Program Manager - Aviation

Hill International, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Professional Certification Incentive Program

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Program Manager for the Aviation sector in Miami, Florida. This role involves managing major aviation programs, overseeing project teams, and ensuring compliance with client expectations. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years experience in program and construction management.

The position offers comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, PTO, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in aviation facility projects management.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and operational airport environments.
• Proven track record in delivering major aviation projects.

Responsibilities

• Plans and evaluates performance of assigned managers and staff.
• Monitors project assignments to comply with client expectations.
• Serves as the primary client contact for communications.

Skills

Program and construction management experience

Airport and airline operations knowledge

Technical writing and communication skills

Ability to manage major aviation projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field

Job description

Hill International is seeking a Program Manager - Aviation in Miami, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned Client Programs/Projects to ensure delivery of services complies with contractual obligations and industry standards.
• Manages major Aviation Programs and Project Teams to successfully implement and deliver assignments.
• Plans and evaluates performance of assigned directors, managers and staff.
• Monitors Hill’s Client Project Assignments to ensure:
  • Program/Project assignments are carried out per contractual and industry standards.
  • Program/Project financial results meet Client and Hill contractual expectations.
  • Program/Project delivery schedules adhere to client contractual requirements.
• Assesses staffing abilities and identifies immediate and long‑range strategic hires necessary to achieve company goals.
• Understands existing staffing resources and prepares a plan to ensure industry‑leading staffing.
• Supports recruiting and management of project staff.
• Utilizes Hill Intl training initiatives and adjusts to align with aviation industry needs, including development of additional curriculum to ensure aviation staff competencies.
• Provides project management and construction management services and guidance for aviation‑specific buildings and airport facility projects for state, local, Federal Aviation Administration, third party developers (PPP/DBFOM), and commercial Airline clients. Services and guidance may include development, rehabilitation, expansion, technical and regulatory services or other requested advisory.
• Develops and implements Project Management and Delivery Plans (project governance).
• Ensures Program/Project is managed in accordance with agreed upon governance plan and meets/exceeds client expectations.
• Serves as Hill’s primary client contact for communicating Program/Project information.
• Maintains and monitors Hill project budgets for client services to ensure effort of services are commensurate with contract obligations and meet Hill’s financial objectives.
• Identifies, documents, and informs Hill Aviation and Regional Operations Management of any scope changes and claims by owner/client that may impact Hill’s contractual agreement, schedule and fee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or requisite experience and/or degrees in aviation‑related study.
• Minimum 10 years of program and construction management experience in aviation facility projects for state, local, federal and/or commercial clients, specifically in a key role with both technical and management responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in airport and airline operations, industry relationships, and comprehension of the regulatory, construction, and operational airport environment.
• Significant proposal development experience, expressed through written documentation and technical communication skills.
• Proven track record in successfully managing and delivering major aviation projects and programs.
• 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.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be local to Florida or willing to relocate.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances.
• Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Legal Assistance and 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 program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• EAP and Years of Service Awards Program.