Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hill International is a leading program management firm dedicated to protecting client interests in various market sectors, including aviation. They are seeking a Program Manager-Aviation to oversee major aviation programs and project teams, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and industry standards while managing project budgets and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
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
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