Senior Program Manager/Construction Manager - Rail & Transit

Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead and mentor high-performing Construction Managers and field teams
• Contribute to the continued growth of Hill’s rail and transit practice
• Play a key leadership role in pursuing major PM/CM opportunities
• Provide technical expertise in construction phasing and delivery strategy, urban execution approach, risk assessment and mitigation, staffing and 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 and complex, multi-stakeholder urban environments
• Experience in Design-Build and DBOM delivery models, rail systems, facilities, and/or multimodal infrastructure
• Station or hub redevelopment strongly preferred
• BRT or corridor-based infrastructure is a plus
• Experience working with local major transit agencies or public clients is highly preferred

Qualifications

• 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
• Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program