Project Manager

Hill International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Houston, Texas to lead and coordinate project delivery from initiation to closeout. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and procurement while directing design professionals, contractors, and campus stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, communication, and risk management in a higher-education or research project environment. Excellent client relations and contract administration are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering, plus training, registration and licensure as required.
• Minimum 5–10 years of project management experience on higher education/K-12 and/or research projects.
• Experience directing design professionals and administering contracts to meet project goals.
• Experience directing contractors, reviewing schedules and estimates, and processing payments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project execution to meet goals, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage design and construction from initiation through closeout.
• Facilitate meetings with owners, architects, and contractors and maintain client relations.
• Oversee budgets, schedules and procurement of design/construction services; drive performance and resolve issues.
• Ensure contract documents are aligned with project requirements and reviewed timely.
• Direct site activities with Resident Construction Manager and inspectors; ensure compliance.
• Apply project controls to track progress, mitigate risks, and maintain quality.
• Serve as liaison with campus staff and stakeholders to manage input and expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coordination

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Scheduling

Client relations

Risk management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture or engineering

Job description

Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Project Manager in Houston, Texas

• Manage the execution of projects by providing leadership, communication, coordination and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met.
• Manage projects from initiation through design, bidding & award, construction and closeout phases.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects and contractors and provide leadership in client relations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and procurement of design and construction services. Drive consultant performance to achieve project objectives, recommend corrective actions to recover schedule or performance drift, facilitate timely decisions by campus representatives, and communicate project progress and issues to stakeholders.
• Ensure design and construction documents comply with project requirements. Facilitate timely review of contract documents by Owner at Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document phases of the work.
• Review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, professional and technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc.
• During construction, direct and/or provide support to Resident Construction Manager, Senior Construction Inspectors, Construction Inspectors, and institution staff in management of construction activities and processes.
• Apply project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, mitigate risks; and maintain compliance.
• Serve as the primary project liaison with campus staff, facility user groups, operations and administration during design and contract administration to ensure timely input, manage expectations, resolve conflicts and facilitate decision making.

Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Project Manager in Houston, Texas

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of projects by providing leadership, communication, coordination and conflict resolution to ensure project goals are met.
• Manage projects from initiation through design, bidding & award, construction and closeout phases.
• Lead meetings with owners, architects and contractors and provide leadership in client relations.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and procurement of design and construction services. Drive consultant performance to achieve project objectives, recommend corrective actions to recover schedule or performance drift, facilitate timely decisions by campus representatives, and communicate project progress and issues to stakeholders.
• Ensure design and construction documents comply with project requirements. Facilitate timely review of contract documents by Owner at Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Document phases of the work.
• Review and approve design and construction contracts, changes, professional and technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, bid documents, pay applications, etc.
• During construction, direct and/or provide support to Resident Construction Manager, Senior Construction Inspectors, Construction Inspectors, and institution staff in management of construction activities and processes.
• Apply project control processes to track progress, ensure consistency, mitigate risks; and maintain compliance.
• Serve as the primary project liaison with campus staff, facility user groups, operations and administration during design and contract administration to ensure timely input, manage expectations, resolve conflicts and facilitate decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering with a minimum of 5-10 years project management experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience providing professional project management and leadership on higher education/K-12 and/or research projects.
• Education and experience required including training, registration, and licensure.
• Experience directing design professionals and administering contracts necessary to meet project goals.
• Experience directing contractors, administering contracts, reviewing schedules and estimates, and process payment applications.

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.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com .

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com .

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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