Program Manager - Aviation

Job Description Hill International is seeking a Program Manager - Aviation in Florida. Responsibilities Plan, organize, control, integrate and evaluate the work of assigned client programs/projects to ensure that delivery of services complies with contractual obligations and industry standards. Manage major aviation programs and project teams to successfully implement and deliver assigned assignments. Plan and evaluate performance of assigned directors, managers and staff. Monitor Hill’s client project assignments to ensure program/project assignments are carried out per contractual and industry standards; program/project financial results meet expectations; program/project delivery schedules adhere to client contractual requirements. Assess staffing abilities and identify immediate and long‑range strategic hires needed to achieve company goals. Understand existing staffing resources and prepare a plan to ensure industry‑leading staffing. Support recruiting and management of project staff. Utilize existing Hill International training initiatives and adjust to align with aviation industry needs, including developing 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 Aviation Administration, third‑party developers (PPP/DBFOM), and commercial airline clients; services may include development, rehabilitation, expansion, technical and regulatory services or other advisory. Develop and implement project management and delivery plans (project governance). Ensure program/project is managed in accordance with agreed‑upon governance plan and meets or exceeds 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 of services is commensurate 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 contractual agreement, schedule and fee. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant experience/degree 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 both technical and management responsibilities. Extensive experience in airport and airline operations, industry relationships, and understanding of regulatory, construction, and operational airport environment. 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 market, contractors, A/E firms, and clients. Excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills. Availability to travel as required. Must be local to Florida or willing to relocate. Benefits Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, employer‑paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; 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 and home insurance; critical illness insurance; accident insurance; hospital indemnity insurance; voluntary life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance; paid time off; holidays; 401(k) retirement savings plan; employee referral program; professional certification incentive program; Hill University learning and development; tuition reimbursement; employee assistance program; years of service awards program. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr