Senior Program Manager/Construction Manager - Rail & Transit

Hill international•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Senior Program Manager/Construction Manager - Rail & Transit in Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, and New Jersey. This role is a chance to lead transformational, regionally significant transit investments. You would play a visible role on signature programs including rail modernization, rail corridors, expansions, BRT and station redevelopments. In addition, you will serve as a key advisor to top-tier clients including major transit agencies and infrastructure owners and help grow and shape a national PM/CM practice while staying grounded in construction delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
20+ years of experience in construction management and/or project management for major infrastructure and transit programs
Proven leadership delivering projects/programs: $500M+ required; $1B+ strongly preferred
Experience in construction management/field leadership roles, Owner’s Representative assignments, contractor oversight and performance management and complex, multi-stakeholder urban environments
Experience in Design-Build and DBOM delivery models, rail systems, facilities, and/or multimodal infrastructure

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Station or hub redevelopment strongly preferred
BRT or corridor-based infrastructure is a plus
Experience working with local major transit agencies or public clients is highly preferred
Respected project/construction leader with strong field credibility
Proven ability to drive contractor performance and resolve complex challenges
Comfortable operating in high-visibility, high-stakes project environments
Strong communicator with ability to engage both field teams and executive stakeholders
Motivated to contribute to both project success and organizational growth

Responsibilities

Lead construction management and field delivery across large-scale transit and infrastructure programs
Serve as Owner’s Representative, accountable for ensuring contractors meet all contractual, technical, and performance obligations
Direct and manage contractors, DB/DBOM teams, and consultants across complex delivery environments
Drive outcomes across safety and quality performance, schedule adherence and recovery, cost control and risk mitigation
Manage multiple concurrent contract packages within large capital programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to major public-sector and regional transit agencies clients, including but not limited to SEPTA, DRPA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, WMATA, MTA, PRT, COTA, etc.
Interface with executive leadership and project sponsors, federal partners (FTA, FRA, etc.), multi-agency and multi-jurisdiction stakeholders
Lead and mentor high-performing Construction Managers and field teams
Provide leadership across project, field, and program functions
Contribute to the continued growth of Hill’s rail and transit practice
Play a key leadership role in pursuing major PM/CM opportunities
Provide technical expertise in construction phasing and delivery strategy, urban execution approach, risk assessment and mitigation, staffing and organizational structure