Senior Program Construction Manager - Rail & Transit

About the role

Lead transformational, regionally significant transit investments in Maryland. Play a visible role on signature programs including rail modernization, rail corridors, expansions, BRT, and station redevelopments. Serve as a key advisor to top-tier clients such as major transit agencies and infrastructure owners, and help grow and shape a national PM/CM practice while staying grounded in construction delivery.

Responsibilities

• Construction Leadership & Owner’s Representation
  • Lead construction management and field delivery across large-scale transit and infrastructure programs
  • Serve as Owner’s Representative, accountable for ensuring contractors meet all contractual, technical, and performance obligations
  • Direct and manage contractors, DB/DBOM teams, and consultants across complex delivery environments
  • Drive outcomes across safety and quality performance, schedule adherence and recovery, cost control, and risk mitigation
• Major Project & Program Delivery Oversight
  • Light rail/trolley modernization (e.g., fleet transition and infrastructure upgrades)
  • Heavy maintenance and storage facilities
  • New rail/transit corridors and expansions
  • Major station and transportation hub redevelopments
  • BRT corridors and surface transit systems
  • Manage multiple concurrent contract packages within large capital programs
• Client Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to major public-sector and regional transit agencies (e.g., SEPTA, DRPA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, WMATA, MTA, PRT, COTA)
  • Interface with executive leadership, project sponsors, federal partners (FTA, FRA, etc.), and multi-agency/multi-jurisdiction stakeholders
• Team & Practice Leadership
  • Lead and mentor high-performing Construction Managers and field teams
  • Provide leadership across project, field, and program functions
  • Contribute to the continued growth of Hill’s rail and transit practice
• Pursuits & Strategic Growth
  • Play a key leadership role in pursuing major PM/CM opportunities
  • Provide technical expertise in construction phasing, delivery strategy, urban execution approach, risk assessment, and staffing/organizational structure

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• 20+ years of experience in construction management and/or project management for major infrastructure and transit programs
• Proven leadership delivering projects/programs: $500M+ required; $1B+ strongly preferred
• Experience in construction management/field leadership roles, Owner’s Representative assignments, contractor oversight, and performance management in complex, multi-stakeholder urban environments
• Experience in Design-Build and DBOM delivery models, rail systems, facilities, and/or multimodal infrastructure
• Station or hub redevelopment experience strongly preferred
• BRT or corridor-based infrastructure experience is a plus
• Experience working with local major transit agencies or public clients is highly preferred

Key Attributes

• Respected project/construction leader with strong field credibility
• Proven ability to drive contractor performance and resolve complex challenges
• Comfortable operating in high-visibility, high-stakes project environments
• Strong communicator with ability to engage both field teams and executive stakeholders
• Motivated to contribute to both project success and organizational growth

Benefits

• 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