Hill International is seeking a Senior Program Construction Manager - Rail &
Transit in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, New Jersey, or Florida.
This role is a chance to lead transformational, regionally significant transit
investments. You would play a visible role on signature programs including rail
modernization, rail corridors, expansions, BRT and station redevelopments. In
addition, you will serve as a key advisor to top-tier clients including 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 clients, including but not limited to SEPTA, DRPA, NJ Transit,
Amtrak, WMATA, MTA, PRT, COTA, etc.
Interface with executive leadership and project sponsors, federal partners
(FTA, FRA, etc.), multi-agency and 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 and delivery strategy,
urban execution approach, risk assessment and mitigation, staffing and
organizational structure
QUALIFICATIONS
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
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
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.
Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices
worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction
management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and
other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering
News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program
management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our
website at www.hillintl.com [https://www.hillintl.com].
Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider,
meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any
potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients
achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations
throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of
each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those
needs.
Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure
Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting
Group at www.gisiconsulting.com [https://www.gisi.com].
Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled
Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature
and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions
to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title.
Various other duties as required.
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