Program Manager - Aviation

Hill International is seeking a Program Manager-Aviation in the United States

• Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned Client Programs/Projects to ensure that delivery of services comply with the contractual obligations defined by contract and industry standards.
• Manage major Aviation Programs and Project Teams to successfully implement and deliver assigned assignments
• Plans and evaluates performance of assigned directors, managers and staff.
• Monitors Hill's Client Project Assignments to ensure:
  • Program/Projects assignments are carried out per contractual and industry standards
  • Program/Project financial results meet both Client and Hill contractual expectations
  • Program/Project delivery schedules adhere to client contractual requirements
• Assess staffing abilities and identify the immediate and long range strategic hires necessary to achieve company goals
• Understand the existing staffing resources and prepare plan to ensure industry leading staffing
• Support recruiting and management of project staff
• Utilize existing Hill Intl training initiatives and adjust to align with the needs of the aviation industry, including development of additional curriculum to insure 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. The services and guidance may include development, rehabilitation and expansion, technical and regulatory services or other requested 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/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 are commensurate with contract obligations and meet 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
• Identify business, client and project opportunities consistent with plans and strategy
• Provide direction to and maintain communication with Regional Sales and Operations personnel
• Establish and maintain positive client and partner relationships through successful networking and presentations
• Utilize market research, competitor analysis, professional conferences, and other means to identify potential new projects and identifying opportunities within the commercial and private aviation market
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective teaming strategies through existing and potential business relationships

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or requisite experience and/or degrees in aviation related study
• Minimum 15 years program and construction management experience in aviation facility projects for state, local, federal and/or commercial clients, specifically in key roles with both technical and management responsibilities
• Possess extensive experience in airport and airline operations, industry relationships and comprehend the regulatory, construction, and operational airport environment
• Significant proposal development experience, expressed through written documentation and technical communication skills
• Proven track-record successfully managing and delivering major aviation projects and programs
• Ability to communicate with and document relationships with global, national, regional and local aviation markets, contractors, A/E firms, and clients
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel as required

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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