Deputy Project Manager

Hill international•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Deputy Project Manager in Seattle, Washington. This role involves proven leadership in managing similar programs, establishing program requirements, and monitoring deliverables. The Deputy Project Manager will plan, direct, supervise, and control all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned personnel. Strong communication skills are essential for presentations to Agency Board meetings. The role includes negotiating scope changes with clients and subcontractors, potentially interacting with regulatory agencies and public meetings, and overseeing the establishment of key project plans (Execution, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance/Quality Control). Responsibilities also include assigning tasks based on qualifications, collaborating with stakeholders, developing and monitoring budgets, schedules, and staffing, ensuring project goals are met, promoting technical excellence, and reporting on project progress, milestones, and any cost/schedule impacts. Regular project status meetings are required.

Requirements

Four-year college degree is required (Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture)
Must have a minimum of 15 years’ experience on similar projects
Experience in growing operation and capturing market shares.

Nice To Haves

PE, CCM, or RA License is desired.

Responsibilities

Proven leadership in managing similar programs
Establishes the program requirements for all areas of the project, and monitors the draft and final deliverables for adherence to client requirement
Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of all assigned personnel on the project
Strong communication skills, and ability to do presentations to Agency Board meetings
Negotiates changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors
Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the project
May participate in negotiations with regulatory agencies and in public meetings in support of clients
Oversees establishment of Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required
Assigns responsibility for executing project plans to key subordinates after careful assessment of how to utilize their qualifications and strengths
Collaborates and interfaces with the client, project stakeholders’
Develops and monitors projects budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements including staffing of the project
Ensures that the project meets or exceeds goals established in collaboration with client
Promotes technical excellence on the project through application of Quality Assurance processes
Monitors and reports to the client and management on the progress of all project activity within the program, including significant milestones, and any conditions, which would affect project cost or schedule
Establishes weekly meetings to review project status and formulate action items