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Deputy Program Manager
Hill International
The Deputy Program Manager will serve as a key member of the Washington State Ferries Electrification Program senior leadership team, providing strategic management and direction in planning, designing, and implementing the Program.
13d ago
$225,000 - $255,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA, United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
~3,300 employees across 42 countries Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Management
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Transportation
Energy
Environment
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
budget planning
risk management
feasibility studies
program management
client interaction
stakeholder relations
- Develop and/or deliver budget plans at the task order level relative to the program with guidance from senior client staff.
- Monitor Program trends and progress to identify emerging issues. Develop and recommend practical solutions that promise to sustain and build confidence among senior stakeholders and clients that the program can be delivered to time, budget, and meet or exceed quality objectives.
- Support the project review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points to enable them to evaluate progress and agree on change.
- Assist the Program Executive and Integrated Leadership Team to:Develop and/or deliver budget plans at the task order level relative to the program with guidance from senior client staff.Continuously update, oversee, and approve the Risk Management Plans for projects/programs as required. Implement risk management improvements for projects/programs and practice.Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and evaluate their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the program.Conduct or oversee complex feasibility studies and document findings as needed relative to the program.Drive a culture of innovation by enabling the creation of multi-stakeholder cost effective solutions to identified issues.Continuously improve and update project and program management frameworks and tools and ensure compliance.Support the project review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points to enable them to evaluate progress and agree on change.Support project and internal communication protocols for quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. Recommend communication improvements based on experience and knowledge.
- Identify and advise specific actions that are needed to continuously improve the team’s technical strategy and business plan; motivate staff to commit to achieving these goals.
- Forecasts potential opportunities and identifies suitably qualified resources for a project, based on current company plans and individual needs.
- Serve as a key member of the Washington State Ferries Electrification Program senior leadership team that provides strategic management and direction as it plans, designs, and implements the Program.
- Support project and internal communication protocols for quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. Recommend communication improvements based on experience and knowledge.
- Drive a culture of innovation by enabling the creation of multi-stakeholder cost effective solutions to identified issues.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders and client staff to develop trust and positive, outcome-oriented relationships.
- Continuously improve and update project and program management frameworks and tools and ensure compliance.
- Function as a subject matter expert in the areas of program management and construction management to the Program Executive, senior stakeholders, and clients.
- Continuously update, oversee, and approve the Risk Management Plans for projects/programs as required. Implement risk management improvements for projects/programs and practice.
- Conduct or oversee complex feasibility studies and document findings as needed relative to the program.
- Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and evaluate their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the program.
- Monitors compliance with the commercial requirements of the prime contract, subcontracts, and internal agreements in relation to the project and securing the provision of services from others following a robust and auditable procedure in accordance with Hill International requirements. Collaborates with various levels of WSF and Washington State Department of Transportation contracting staff to avoid any adverse commercial issues with those agencies.
- Monitors continuously the accuracy of the project governance and organization structures.
- In consultation with the Program Executive and Integrated Leadership Team monitor progress of and provide direction to the vessels and terminals teams.
What you bring
bachelor’s degree
program manager
project management professional
construction management
management tools
schedule management
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or other related degrees.
- Ten (10) years of experience working in a project environment with 5 years as a Program Manager, with increasing responsibility for key management tasks for one or more high complex mega-projects.
- Construction management experience in the transportation and/or maritime sector. WSHDOT experience preferred.
- Must be local or willing to relocate to Seattle, WA area.
- Excels in all forms of communication, informal and formal, at all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience at managing schedule performance on major projects and/or programs.
- Certification with the Project Management Institute as a Project Management Professional; or certification as a Certified Cost Professional with AACE International is preferred.
- Experience with project management related digital tools and systems and able to adapt to the use thereof as required.
- Experience with various project delivery methods and contract types including Design Bid Build, Design Build, Joint Venture, etc.
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Security clearance- compliance with commercial requirements of the prime contract, subcontracts, and internal agreements in relation to the project and securing the provision of services from others following a robust and auditable procedure in accordance with hill international requirements.
Company
Overview
$340M+
Consulting Fee Revenue (CFR)
2022 revenue reflecting an 11% to 15% increase from 2021.
35%+ Growth
Adjusted EBITDA
2022 EBITDA growth from the previous year.
4th Largest
Project Management Firm
Ranked in the U.S. by Building Design + Construction magazine.
$1 Trillion+
Total Construction Value
Accumulated from executed project assignments.
- Operates across various sectors including buildings, transportation, energy, environment, and industrial markets.
- Provides services such as cost engineering, quality assurance, scheduling, risk management, and claims avoidance.
- Operates globally in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific with local expertise.
- Avoids conflicts of interest by focusing solely on management and consultative services.
- Ranked as the 8th largest overall U.S. construction management firm by Engineering News-Record magazine.
- Executed 90,000+ project assignments.
Global Recognition
Industry Leadership
The team is built to deliver projects as planned with expertise.
Leverage Innovation
Tools & Technologies
Identify and implement the latest tools and technologies for effective project management.
Safety Fundamental
Commitment to Safety
Safety is a priority in every decision, ensuring benefits for all stakeholders.
Building Trust
Strong Relationships
Creates a culture of support and collaboration focused on project success.
Ethical Treatment
Honesty & Integrity
Prides itself on fair and ethical treatment of partners and employees.
Celebrating Diversity
Inclusive Culture
Proud to bring people together and celebrate diversity through its IDEA Committee.
- Measure their sustainability performance using metrics such as their contributions to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), greenwashing risk, transition risk, social impact contributions, and environmental impact contributions.
- We are committed to fostering a workplace environment that respects the differences amongst our employees and supports and acknowledges the diverse world in which we live and work.
- Our employees are from all races, experiences, backgrounds, and cultures, which generate various values and opinions.
- We recognize the power of differences and understand that having a diverse workforce makes us a stronger company.
- We look forward to learning what your own experiences and background can add to our company.
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