Vice President, Aviation

Hill international•Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Hill is seeking a Vice President – Aviation in the United States This role for Hill International Aviation as part of the Global Aviation Management team focuses on Program Consulting and Project/Construction Management delivery, business development, identifying and pursuing opportunities in the public and private sectors for airport facility and infrastructure projects in the U.S. and Canada. Along with demonstrated skills in successful project and construction management, the ideal candidate will have experience establishing and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities that align with competencies, develop pursuit strategies including key teaming relationships, support preparing proposals, delivering effective presentations, and ultimately securing new business through positive on time/within budget delivery while continuing to monitor and support delivery of projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or requisite experience and/or degrees in aviation related study
Minimum 20 years program and construction management experience in aviation facilities projects for state, local, federal and/or commercial clients, specifically in key role with both technical and management responsibilities
Possess extensive experience in airport and airline operations and understand the impact of construction and cost of implementation on an operational airport
Significant proposal development experience
Proven track-record successfully managing and delivering major aviation programs and projects with contract values in excess of $50M dollars and programs in excess of $500M dollars in construction value
Familiarity and strong relationships with local market, contractors, A/E firms and aviation clients
Extensive experience with facilities projects for State, Local, Federal and Commercial clients
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication and presentation skills
Travel as needed

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of assigned Client Programs/Projects to ensure that delivery of services comply with the contractual obligations defined by contract and industry standards exceeding the Client expectations
Manage major Aviation Programs and Project Teams to successfully complete assigned Consulting, Planning, and Program/Project Management assignments
Plans and evaluates performance of assigned resources and staff
Monitors Hill’s Client Project Assignments to ensure: Program/Projects assignments are carried out per contractual and industry Standards Program/Project financial results meet both Client and Hill expectations Program/Project delivery schedules adhere to client contractual requirements
Conducts Client Expectation surveys at the onset of services, periodically following up with Client Satisfaction interviews throughout the duration of the respective agreement and at the conclusion to ensure the expectations of the Client were exceeded by the services provided
Assess staffing abilities and identify strategic hires necessary to achieve company goals
Understand the existing staffing resources and prepare plan to ensure industry leading staffing
Support recruiting and management of project staff
Utilize existing Hill International training initiatives and adjust to align with the needs of the aviation industry
Provide project management and construction management services for buildings and facilities projects for state, local, federal and commercial clients which include new development, rehabilitation and expansion
Identify business, client and project opportunities consistent with plans and strategy
Establish positive client and partner relationships through successful networking and presentations
Utilize market research, competitor analysis, professional conferences, and other means to identify potential new markets and ways to grow in current markets
Assist in the development and implementation of effective teaming strategies and develop and manage strategic pursuit plans
Maintains a written and visual portfolio of ongoing/completed projects and programs which will be provided to the Aviation Marketing Director for future sales efforts