International Program Manager Jobs in Houston, TX

Hill International is seeking a Program Manager - Utilities for Texas. This is a full-time position.

We are looking for a leader who is passionate about managing utility programs and projects on large campuses. This is an opportunity to be part of growing a team of project managers and building a practice in Western United States. Extensive experience with a variety of projects and the ability to manage multiple clients and teams is required. 

Hill International, with more than 4,300+ 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.

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.

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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• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or similar required
• Familiarity of public utility commission rules, regional organizations and compliance standards.
• Understanding utility systems architecture and construction markets.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience, including leading multi-staffed teams
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to interact with C-Suite level clients
• Knowledge of local and national building codes, ADA requirements and familiarity with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements on construction projects
• Advanced knowledge of business operations and project management
• Exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities to introduce and implement technical solutions
• Must be willing to work full time onsite

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.

• Develop client relationships and participate in business development processes and activities
• Execute the client's program strategy involving the design and execution of strategic multi-site utility projects
• Provide financial management oversight and work with the client to build, forecast, and monitor multi-million dollar capital improvement and operating budgets
• Provide guidance on vendor & contract oversight of multiple designers, contractors and third party vendors / contractors
• Assist the client in negotiating service level agreements with external contractors, engineers, and suppliers
• Direct long-term utility programs across multiple sites to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Manage and supervise staff
• Familiarize client processes and develop a strategy to coordinate the requirements/needs of all interested parties. Must be able to analyze requested changes and to manage the change process
• Assist project management team with coordinating communications between contractor, client, site personnel, and consulting engineers
• Make recommendations on project plan: design, scope, contract issues, budget and actual cost analysis, proposed changes, schedule changes and project extensions
• Maintain project budget, manage contractor schedules and report on decisions regarding design, specifications, costs, schedule and program or risk for practice
• Ability to review project documents (drawings, specifications, RFI's, schedules, etc.) and evaluate the completeness for the respective phase of design and/or construction
• Responsible for managing the quality of the project(s) and manage facility to ensure successful completion as it relates to "on time" and within budget