Electrical Project Manager - Aviation

Job Description

Hill International is seeking an Electrical Project Manager - Aviation in Phoenix, Arizona

Hill is looking for a hands-on electrical leader with deep experience delivering complex aviation construction projects. This is an opportunity to support a growing aviation practice in the Western United States, providing electrical oversight on terminals, concourses, airfield facilities, hangars, control towers, baggage handling systems, and supporting infrastructure. The ideal candidate brings a strong field background, a working knowledge of airport operational environments, and the ability to coordinate effectively with owners, design teams, contractors, and airport operations staff in both new construction and live, fully operational airside and landside conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical scopes on aviation projects from preconstruction through closeout, including new ground-up terminals, concourse expansions, airfield electrical work, hangars, and renovations within active airport facilities
• Coordinate Architects, Engineers, electrical trade contractors, commissioning agents, and airport facility staff to ensure designs meet aviation operational, security, and life-safety requirements
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and schedules to evaluate completeness for the respective phase of design and/or construction
• Identify schematic and constructability issues across electrical and low-voltage systems and provide solutions through print and schematic review, equipment layout interpretation, and coordination with cross-functional teams
• Maintain project budget, manage contractor schedules, and report on decisions regarding design, specifications, costs, schedule, scope changes, and risk
• Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera or comparable scheduling tools, identify the critical path, and manage project dependencies and milestones
• Oversee work in active aviation environments, including phased shutdowns, additions and replacements to electrical infrastructure in live conditions, and upgrades that protect continuity of airport operations
• Coordinate with airport authorities and tenants on access control, badging, escort requirements, and work restrictions for airside and secured areas
• Communicate project expectations clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders; deliver progress reports, proposals, and presentations on a consistent and timely basis

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in construction project management, with substantial electrical scope responsibility
• Strong electrical background required; Journeyman Wireman certification (NECA/NJATC/IBEW) or equivalent trade credential is highly preferred
• Experience working within active, operational airport environments, including coordination of phased shutdowns and work in secured/airside areas
• Working knowledge of electrical and low-voltage systems, including submittal review, equipment layout, gear coordination, and schematic correlation
• Familiarity with airport-specific systems such as airfield lighting, baggage handling power and controls, security and access control, and fire alarm/life safety is a plus
• Knowledge of local and national electrical and building codes, NFPA-70E electrical safety, OSHA construction safety standards, ADA requirements, and applicable FAA standards
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact with airport operations staff, owner representatives, and C-Suite level clients
• OSHA 30 certification required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance and airport-issued credentials is required
• Must be willing to work full time onsite in Phoenix, AZ

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 4,300+ 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


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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