Sr. Program Director - Highway

Hill International is seeking a Sr. Program Director - Highway in Los Angeles, California

The Sr. Program Director is responsible for growing Hill International’s highway practice while leading the delivery of complex highway and bridge infrastructure programs. This senior seller-doer role combines client relationship management, business development, capture planning, proposal and task order pursuits, and direct accountability for program and project delivery. The successful candidate will maintain and expand relationships with Caltrans, highway authorities, cities, counties, and other public agencies while leading program management and construction management (PM/CM) assignments from planning through design, procurement, construction, turnover, and closeout. The role oversees multidisciplinary teams delivering highway widening, interchanges, bridges, roadway rehabilitation, drainage, utilities, traffic systems, and related transportation improvements using traditional and alternative delivery methods.

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, planning, sciences, or a related field.
- California Professional Engineer (PE) required.
- Minimum 15 years of overall experience on major highway and bridge design and construction projects for state departments of transportation, including federally funded projects.
- Minimum five years of experience managing and administering transportation projects, including procurement, financial controls, contractual requirements, technical coordination, construction management and administration, construction warranties, and long-term operations and maintenance considerations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to client executives and large audiences in public settings.
- Working knowledge of Caltrans policies, procedures, standards, and project delivery practices.
- Experience overseeing traditional and alternative delivery methods, including design-build (DB), design-bid-build (DBB), progressive design-build (PDB), construction manager at-risk (CMAR), and/or construction manager/general contractor (CMGC).
- Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships, identify opportunities, lead pursuits, and contribute to successful proposals and contract awards while maintaining delivery commitments.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder interfaces on complex transportation assignments.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, including the ability to build a cohesive team culture and manage staff across multiple locations.
- Established relationships with Southern California transportation agencies and familiarity with the region’s highway capital improvement programs.
- The position is based in Southern California, and involves work in office, client, and active construction-site environments.
- Travel to project sites, agency offices, and business development meetings is required as assignments warrant. Site visits require adherence to applicable safety procedures and use of required personal protective equipment.
- Occasional evening meetings or work outside normal business hours may be necessary to support public meetings, pursuits, and critical project activities.
- Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

- At least one of the following licenses or certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
- Experience leading owner-side PM/CM services for large, multi-project highway programs and on-call or task order contracts.
- Experience supporting alternative delivery procurements, commercial negotiations, change management, and claims avoidance or resolution.
- Proficiency with project controls, scheduling, cost management, and executive reporting tools.
- Advanced degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or a related field.

The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $260,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.