Senior Program Construction Manager - Rail & Transit

Hill Intl.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Incentive Program

Job summary

Hill International is seeking a Senior Program Manager/Construction Manager for Rail & Transit in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and New Jersey. This role offers leadership in transformational transit investments and substantial interaction with top-tier clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of experience in construction management and a proven track record delivering large-scale projects. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for success in this high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in construction management and/or project management for major infrastructure and transit programs.
• Proven leadership delivering projects/programs: $500M+ required; $1B+ strongly preferred.
• Experience working with major transit agencies or public clients is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management and field delivery across large-scale transit and infrastructure programs.
• Ensure contractors meet all contractual, technical, and performance obligations.
• Drive outcomes across safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

PA, United States

Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Senior Program Manager/Construction Manager - Rail & Transit in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and New Jersey.

This role is a chance to lead transformational, regionally significant transit investments. You would play a visible role on signature programs including rail modernization, rail corridors, expansions, BRT and station redevelopments. In addition, you will serve as a key advisor to top-tier clients including major transit agencies and infrastructure owners and help grow and shape a national PM/CM practice while staying grounded in construction delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction management and field delivery across large-scale transit and infrastructure programs
• Serve as Owner’s Representative, accountable for ensuring contractors meet all contractual, technical, and performance obligations
• Direct and manage contractors, DB/DBOM teams, and consultants across complex delivery environments
• Drive outcomes across safety and quality performance, schedule adherence and recovery, cost control and risk mitigation

Major Project & Program Delivery Oversight

• Light rail/trolley modernization (e.g., fleet transition and infrastructure upgrades)
• Heavy maintenance and storage facilities
• New rail/transit corridors and expansions
• Major station and transportation hub redevelopments
• BRT corridors and surface transit systems
• Manage multiple concurrent contract packages within large capital programs

Client Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to major public-sector and regional transit agencies clients, including but not limited to SEPTA, DRPA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, WMATA, MTA, PRT, COTA, etc.
• Interface with executive leadership and project sponsors, federal partners (FTA, FRA, etc.), multi-agency and multi-jurisdiction stakeholders
• Lead and mentor high-performing Construction Managers and field teams
• Provide leadership across project, field, and program functions
• Contribute to the continued growth of Hill’s rail and transit practice

Pursuits & Strategic Growth

• Play a key leadership role in pursuing major PM/CM opportunities
• Provide technical expertise in construction phasing and delivery strategy, urban execution approach, risk assessment and mitigation, staffing and organizational structure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• 20+ years of experience in construction management and/or project management for major infrastructure and transit programs
• Proven leadership delivering projects/programs: $500M+ required; $1B+ strongly preferred
• Experience in construction management/field leadership roles, Owner’s Representative assignments, contractor oversight and performance management and complex, multi-stakeholder urban environments
• Experience in Design-Build and DBOM delivery models, rail systems, facilities, and/or multimodal infrastructure
• Station or hub redevelopment strongly preferred
• BRT or corridor-based infrastructure is a plus
• Experience working with local major transit agencies or public clients is highly preferred

Key Attributes

• Respected project/construction leader with strong field credibility
• Proven ability to drive contractor performance and resolve complex challenges
• Comfortable operating in high-visibility, high-stakes project environments
• Strong communicator with ability to engage both field teams and executive stakeholders
• Motivated to contribute to both project success and organizational growth

Benefits

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.