Program Manager

About the role

Hill International is seeking a leader who is passionate about managing utility programs and projects on large campuses. This is an opportunity to be part of growing a team of project managers and building a practice in Western United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and participate in business development processes and activities
• Execute the client’s program strategy involving the design and execution of strategic multi-site utility projects
• Provide financial management oversight and work with the client to build, forecast, and monitor multi-million dollar capital improvement and operating budgets
• Provide guidance on vendor & contract oversight of multiple designers, contractors and third party vendors / contractors
• Assist the client in negotiating service level agreements with external contractors, engineers, and suppliers
• Direct long-term utility programs across multiple sites to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Manage and supervise staff
• Familiarize client processes and develop a strategy to coordinate the requirements/needs of all interested parties
• Analyze requested changes and manage the change process
• Assist project management team with coordinating communications between contractor, client, site personnel, and consulting engineers
• Make recommendations on project plan: design, scope, contract issues, budget and actual cost analysis, proposed changes, schedule changes and project extensions
• Maintain project budget, manage contractor schedules and report on decisions regarding design, specifications, costs, schedule and program or risk for practice
• Review project documents (drawings, specifications, RFI’s, schedules, etc.) and evaluate the completeness for the respective phase of design and/or construction
• Manage the quality of the project(s) and manage facility to ensure successful completion as it relates to “on time” and within budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or similar required
• Familiarity of public utility commission rules, regional organizations and compliance standards
• Understanding utility systems architecture and construction markets
• 10-15 years of relevant experience, including leading multi-staffed teams
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to interact with C-Suite level clients
• Knowledge of local and national building codes, ADA requirements and familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements on construction projects
• Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement technical solutions
• Must be willing to work full time onsite

Benefits

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.