Vice President, Aviation

Hill is seeking a Vice President - Aviation in the United States

This role for Hill International Aviation as part of the Global Aviation Management team focuses on Program Consulting and Project/Construction Management delivery, business development, identifying and pursuing opportunities in the public and private sectors for airport facility and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and Canada. Along with demonstrated skills in successful project and construction management, the ideal candidate will have experience establishing and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities that align with competencies, develop pursuit strategies including key teaming relationships, support preparing proposals, delivering effective presentations, and ultimately securing new business through positive on time/within budget delivery while continuing to monitor and support delivery of projects.

Administrative and Technical

• 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 exceeding the Client expectations
• Manage major Aviation Programs and Project Teams to successfully complete assigned Consulting, Planning, and Program/Project Management assignments
• Plans and evaluates performance of assigned resources 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 expectations
  • Program/Project delivery schedules adhere to client contractual requirements
• Conducts Client Expectation surveys at the onset of services, periodically following up with Client Satisfaction interviews throughout the duration of the respective agreement and at the conclusion to ensure the expectations of the Client were exceeded by the services provided
• Assess staffing abilities and identify 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 International training initiatives and adjust to align with the needs of the aviation industry
• Provide project management and construction management services for buildings and facilities projects for state, local, federal and commercial clients which include new development, rehabilitation and expansion

Marketing and Sales

• Identify business, client and project opportunities consistent with plans and strategy
• Establish positive client and partner relationships through successful networking and presentations
• Utilize market research, competitor analysis, professional conferences, and other means to identify potential new markets and ways to grow in current markets
• Assist in the development and implementation of effective teaming strategies and develop and manage strategic pursuit plans
• Maintains a written and visual portfolio of ongoing/completed projects and programs which will be provided to the Aviation Marketing Director for future sales efforts
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or requisite experience and/or degrees in aviation related study
• Minimum 20 years program and construction management experience in aviation facilities projects for state, local, federal and/or commercial clients, specifically in key role with both technical and management responsibilities
• Possess extensive experience in airport and airline operations and understand the impact of construction and cost of implementation on an operational airport
• Significant proposal development experience
• Proven track-record successfully managing and delivering major aviation programs and projects with contract values in excess of $50M dollars and programs in excess of $500M dollars in construction value
• Familiarity and strong relationships with local market, contractors, A/E firms and aviation clients
• Extensive experience with facilities projects for State, Local, Federal and Commercial clients
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Travel as needed

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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