Program Manager - Aviation

Hill International is seeking a Program Manager - Aviation in Texas

• Proven leadership in managing multi-project airport facility programs
• Establishes the program requirements for all projects, and oversees their implementation from inception to turn over all adhering to Owner’s requirement
• Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of all assigned personnel on the program and individual projects
• Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the Owner and key subcontractors, and third parties.
• Responsible for following up on requirements and commitments associated with the program
• May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of the Owner
• Oversees establishment of and/or implantation of Owner developed Project Execution Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plans, and other documents as required
• Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths
• Collaborate and interface with the Owner, project stakeholders’, associated third party firms on a routine basis
• Will be required to make routine presentations to the Owner, governing bodies and project stakeholders
• Develops and monitors the program budgets, schedules, and plans, including staffing of the team
• Ensures that the program and all projects meet or exceed goals established in collaboration with Owner and project stakeholders
• Promotes technical excellence on the project through application of Owner policy, processes and procedures through a comprehensive Quality Assurance process to include KPI’s and the use of technology
• Monitors and reports to the client and management on the progress of all program and project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule
• Establishes regular meetings to review project status and formulate action items

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or requisite experience and/or degrees in aviation related study
• PMP Certification is desirable preferred 
• Minimum 20 years of program and construction management experience in aviation facility projects for state, local, federal and/or commercial clients, specifically in key role with both technical and management responsibilities
• Possess extensive experience in airport and airline operations, industry relationships and comprehend the regulatory, construction, and operational airport environment
• Proven track-record successfully managing and delivery major aviation projects in excess of $250M dollars and multi-project aviation programs in excess of $500M constructed value
• Ability to communicate with and document relationships with global, national, regional and local aviation market, contractors, A/E firms, and clients
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Must be willing to travel throughout Texas 

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.