Project Manager III

Hill international•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Project Manager III in Los Angeles, California. This role serves as the primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Airport Operations, and key stakeholders, facilitating alignment and communication across various internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors. The position involves providing timely updates on project status, coordinating IT project activities, identifying operational impacts, and supporting project execution with contractors. The Project Manager will also participate in meetings, track project progress, and support the integration of airport equipment and systems with IT infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical audiences
High level of organizational awareness and operational understanding
Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced airport environment
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset
Proven experience in Airport Operations, preferably within a large hub environment such as Los Angeles International Airport
Experience working in closely related fields such as airline operations, terminal management, and project management
Exposure to or direct involvement in airport IT or infrastructure projects strongly preferred
Experience working across multiple terminals and with diverse stakeholder groups
Familiarity with LAX terminal projects and operational environment is a strong plus
Experience supporting end-users and/or managing teams is highly desirable, with the ability to understand user needs and translate them into effective operational and technical solutions
Experience with LAWA is preferred for interacting with LAWA, City departments, contractors, and airlines

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Airport Operations, and key stakeholders
Facilitate alignment and communication across internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors
Provide timely and accurate updates on project status, milestones, risks, and dependencies
Support coordination of IT project activities across multiple terminals to ensure consistency and awareness
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential operational impacts and support mitigation efforts through operational expertise
Coordinate and engage with contractors to support project execution, scheduling, and compliance with operational requirements
Participate in project meetings, site walks, and operational briefings to maintain situational awareness
Assist in tracking project progress, action items, and deliverables to support successful implementation
Support the integration of airport equipment and systems with IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational needs
Identify risks, gaps, and coordination challenges, and escalate as appropriate
Foster strong working relationships across terminals and stakeholder groups to support efficient project delivery