Program Manager - Aviation

Hill International is seeking a Program Manager - Aviation in Miami, Florida

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or requisite experience and/or degrees in aviation related study
• Minimum 10 years program and construction management experience in aviation facility 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, 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 delivery major aviation projects and programs
• Ability to communicate with and document relationships with global, national, regional and local aviation market, contractors, A/E firms, and clients
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel as required
• Must be local to Florida or willing to relocate

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.

• 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