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Hill International is seeking a Program Manager - Rail & Transit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The successful candidate will serve as Program Manager for a nationwide rail/transit program and will also serve as Rail/Transit Leader for Hill's Mid-Atlantic Region. This unique and exciting new position will be a key leader in the region and fulfill many responsibilities including but not limited to the following details.
Program Manager
Candidate will be responsible for creating the business environment or culture their staff complies with to ensure timely and high-quality services are provided and all terms and conditions of this Contract are met. Responsible for leading the overall Program Management Program for Hill, organizing and managing task workloads within established budget and schedule guidelines, and providing management of the overall activities and staff of the Program Management program. The Program Manager also establishes budgets, forecasts, manpower estimates, equipment and supply needs. Responsible for overall performance within budgetary and schedule guidelines.
Rail/Transit Leader
Candidateto provide strategic direction and leadership in identification and delivery of projects in their market of focus, building and fostering strong client, and internal and external relationships with an overall focus on growth and expanding our market share and positioning.
Candidate will report to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager and will support strategic initiatives for all local profit centers within the Mid-Atlantic Region. A key part of this role is for Candidate to collaborate with the National Rail/Transit Leader, and regional and local leadership to implement client engagement and business development strategies that are focused on growing our presence and ability to deliver strategic and technical solutions for our clients. Candidate will work closely with local office leadership and collaborate with staff across the region - as well as serve as a point of contact for our region for leaders across the Americas and support national initiatives in their area of expertise as-needed.Program Management
Serve as Program Manager for nationwide rail/transit program, providing oversight of numerous assignments and personnel to achieve successful completion
Serve as Project Advisor, Project Executive, and/or Project Manager for numerous projects across the Mid-Atlantic Region
Strategic Leadership
Serve as a primary point of contact in the Mid-Atlantic region for market knowledge including, but not limited to, market trends, competitors/partners, client challenges, needs and goals
Manage and create a cohesive, collaborative group of rail/transit personnel while working closely with local profit center leaders to maximize resource sharing and lessons learned and best practices
Mentor and train employees in their respect market in various business and technical areas
Act as a key contributor and business advisor to the regional and national leadership teams to help develop the annual strategic business plan and achieve set goals
Business Development
Work in close partnership with the regional and national leadership team to:
Develop new business leads, including the identification of project leads with prospective clients and developing a pursuit plan to pre-proposition Hill for success
Develop strategic alliances and project partners to secure new work
Lead and support strategic project pursuits.
Participate in negotiations to secure contract awards.
Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations to promote intelligence gathering and pipeline development
Support P&G, local P&L Center Leaders, and Project Teams with the development of marketing and proposal materialsMinimum of 15 years of management experience in Project Planning, Engineering and Construction of major capital projects, with at least 5 years in project manageme t oversight in passenger rail or related modes.
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program or a Bachelor of Architecture from a NAAB Accredited Program or licensure in the United States is required
Professional Engineer License required
Program (PgMP) or Project Management Professional (PMP or CCM) certification is required
Extensive experience in passenger rail for the eight management elements shown below:
Engineering design
Project planning
Construction
Public outreach
Federal grant process
Regulatory and compliance experience
Project oversight services
FTA's New Starts program
Self-motivated, success oriented and organized.
Experience in business development, and strong existing relationships with agencies throughout the US.
Displays aspirational behavior, develops people and encourages diverse, accountable and inclusive teams.
Leverages Hill's footprint to enable individual growth/collective success through trust, autonomy, accountability and alignment.
Possesses exceptional communication/interpersonal skills, establishing/maintaining strong multidisciplinary working relationships with pursuit team, subconsultants and clients.
Possesses excellent technical/procedural writing skills and professional verbal/presentation skills.
Has strong market, marketing and technical knowledge relevant to rail and transit within the US
Willing to travel throughout the United States.
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 3,200 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, dispute resolution, 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 construction management firms in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at 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 proud member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. family of companies. Learn more about GISI at www.gisi.com.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