Construction Manager

Hill international•Costa Mesa, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking various levels of Construction Managers in Santa Ana, California. The Construction Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction activities for airport capital improvement projects, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory, operational, and security requirements. Projects may occur in Landside or Airside (AOA) environments, requiring close coordination with airport operations, tenants, airlines, regulators, and safety/security teams to maintain uninterrupted airport operations. Construction Management level will be determined based on experience, complexity of assignments, and demonstrated leadership capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
5 to 20+ years of experience delivering aviation‑related construction projects, with experience level aligned to position classification
OSHA 30 certification required or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe
Ability to successfully obtain and maintain an airport security badge and Air Operations Area (AOA) access, as required
Willingness and ability to work night, weekend, or off‑peak hours as necessary to support airport operational requirements

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Professional Engineer (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or comparable credential preferred, particularly for senior‑level roles

Responsibilities

Manage construction activities from pre‑construction through closeout
Provide on‑site oversight to ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards
Monitor construction progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and operational continuity
Review contractor schedules, submittmits, RFIs, cost proposals, change requests, and pay applications
Perform regular site inspections and document field observations, deficiencies, and corrective actions
Track budgets, quantities, and forecast cost and schedule impacts
Evaluate and negotiate change orders and claims, escalating complex issues as appropriate
Coordinate schedule phasing to minimize impacts to airport, airline, tenant, and public operations
Support or lead construction risk assessments and constructability reviews
Coordinate construction activities with airport operations, maintenance, safety, security, airlines, tenants, FAA, TSA, and other regulatory agencies
Participate in and/or lead construction meetings, operational coordination meetings, and safety briefings
Prepare and present regular progress reports and briefings to project teams and airport leadership
Ensure construction sequencing, access, and work hours align with operational requirements
Terminal renovations, expansions, and tenant improvements
Parking structures, surface lots, curbside frontage, and pedestrian improvements
Landside roadway circulation, utilities, and support infrastructure
Projects within the AOA, including airfield pavements, ramps, aprons, taxi lanes, and hangars
Coordinate NOTAMs, airfield closures, and work windows with Airport Operations and FAA coordination
Ensure compliance with airfield safety, access control, and escort requirements
Manage construction in high‑risk, safety‑critical environments with limited operational windows