Project Manager

Hill International is seeking a Project Manager in Long Beach, California

• Engage on Large Rail Infrastructure Program with focus on planning and advanced design from conceptual to final, construction procurement and management services during construction
• Develop multiple projects budget and work plan, establish project priority, overseeing quality of all deliverable
• Solicit budgets from various team members to support the project.
• Coordinate closely with the assigned Design Manager.
• Conduct meetings with Port Divisions, internal and external stakeholders, and agencies.
• Develop the Project Delivery Plan (PDP).
• Apply for and obtain Harbor Development Permits as well as Permits from various agency such as: County of LA, POLA, POLB, Caltrans, UPRR, BNSF,ACTA.
• Coordinate with Environmental Planning for the initiation, development, and certification of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
• Develop and coordinate right of way requirements in coordination with Real Estate staff.
• Review, coordinate, and distribute key design phase milestone deliverables.
• Support the Port's Sustainability Program; examine potential enhancements to the program, determine sustainability goals for projects, perform sustainability assessments and prepare required documentation needed for Green Building rating systems such as LEED, Leadership in Environmental Design and Envision.
• Prepare applicable Board Memos for key project approvals and other related Board communications.
• Manage and coordinate project Risk Assessment process in accordance with the Port's Risk Assessment Manual.
• Identify project issues and quantify the potential impacts as they evolve throughout the project life cycle and change management process.
• Manage contractor prequalification process, when required.
• Secure agency permitting.
• Support the Port's Quality Management Program; examine potential enhancements to the program, perform Quality Assurance audits and prepare required documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate bid document approval with City Attorney.
• Advertise bid documents, conduct pre-bid meeting, and perform bid responsiveness.
• Coordinate and hand-off project to Construction Manager when appropriate, attend weekly meetings with contractor, monitor budget and schedule, review and approve change orders and owner-initiate changes.
• Perform Contract Administration and support tasks.
• Support and assist with administering local, state, and/or federal grant programs.
• Provide periodic updates using the Port's project reporting system (Unifier).

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Technology, or related discipline or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, certification, training, skills, knowledge, and abilities required.
• Must have a minimum of 15 years' experience on similar projects.
• PE, CCM or PMP Certifications preferred
• Experience and understanding of Project Management procedures including planning and budgeting, writing scope of work, creating work breakdown structure and project delivery schedule
• Understanding of project delivery life cycle from planning and programing through design, procurement , construction and close out
• Heavy Experience with civil engineer design of transportation project with focus on port, rail and utilities relocation projects
• Hand-on trouble solver manager style

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$240,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.


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.

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

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

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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