Program Manager - Aviation

Hill International Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Hill International Inc. in the United States seeks a Program Manager-Aviation to lead major aviation facility programs, coordinate project teams, and ensure delivery aligns with contract requirements and industry standards.

You will manage client relationships, monitor budgets, oversee staffing, and guide governance and delivery plans while collaborating with aviation stakeholders across federal, state, and commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent aviation-focused study.
• Minimum 15 years of program and construction management experience in aviation facility projects.
• Experience in airport operations and regulatory environments.
• Strong proposal development and technical writing skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned client programs/projects to ensure delivery of services complies with contractual obligations defined by contract and industry standards.
• Manage major aviation programs and project teams to successfully implement and deliver assigned assignments.
• Plan and evaluate the performance of assigned directors, managers and staff.
• Monitor client project assignments to ensure schedules, budgets, and quality meet client expectations.
• Identify, document, and inform management of any scope changes and claims by owner/client that may impact contracts, schedule and fees.

Skills

Program management

Aviation facilities

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal development

Technical writing

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Overview

Hill International is seeking a Program Manager-Aviation in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned client programs/projects to ensure delivery of services complies with contractual obligations defined by contract and industry standards.
• Manage major aviation programs and project teams to successfully implement and deliver assigned assignments.
• Plan and evaluate the performance of assigned directors, managers and staff.
• Monitor client project assignments to ensure: program/projects are carried out per contractual and industry standards; financial results meet client and Hill contractual expectations; and delivery schedules adhere to client requirements.
• Assess staffing abilities and identify immediate and long-range strategic hires necessary to achieve company goals.
• Understand existing staffing resources and prepare plans to ensure industry-leading staffing; support recruiting and management of project staff.
• Utilize Hill’s training initiatives and adjust to align with aviation industry needs, including development of additional curriculum to ensure aviation staff competencies.
• Provide project management and construction management services and guidance for aviation-specific buildings and airport facility projects for state, local, federal, and commercial clients. Services may include development, rehabilitation and expansion, technical and regulatory services or other requested advisory.
• Develop and implement Project Management and Delivery Plans (project governance).
• Ensure programs/projects are managed in accordance with the agreed governance plan and meet or exceed client expectations.
• Serve as Hill’s primary client contact for communicating program/project information.
• Maintain and monitor Hill project budgets for client services to ensure effort aligns with contract obligations and meets Hill’s financial objectives.
• Identify, document, and inform Hill Aviation and Regional Operations Management of any scope changes and claims by owner/client that may impact Hill’s contracts, schedule and fees.
• Identify business, client and project opportunities consistent with plans and strategy.
• Provide direction to and maintain communication with Regional Sales and Operations personnel.
• Establish and maintain positive client and partner relationships through networking and presentations.
• Utilize market research, competitor analysis, and other means to identify potential new projects and opportunities within the commercial and private aviation market.
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective teaming strategies through existing and potential business relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or requisite experience and/or degrees in aviation-related study.
• Minimum 15 years of program and construction management experience in aviation facility projects for state, local, federal and/or commercial clients, with technical and management responsibilities.
• Extensive experience in airport and airline operations, industry relationships, and understanding of regulatory, construction, and operational airport environments.
• Significant proposal development experience demonstrated through written documentation and technical communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering major aviation projects and programs.
• Ability to communicate with and document relationships with global, national, regional and local aviation markets, contractors, A/E firms, and clients.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits and Information

Hill offers comprehensive benefits which may include medical, dental, vision, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurances, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, commuter benefits, legal assistance, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto & home insurance, and other voluntary insurance options. PTO, holidays, 401(k) plan, professional certification incentive program, training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs are also available where applicable.

Hill International, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, advisory and related services. For more information, visit www.hillintl.com.

Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled