Job Description
Hill International is seeking a Project Manager in Phoenix, Arizona Responsibilities
- Responsible for all phases of assigned business unit, cross-functional or enterprise-wide projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Manages multiple projects typically lasting one (1) or more years, with project teams of more than ten (10) people and involving multiple internal departments and/or external stakeholders.
- Manages project resources across one (1) to two (2) business units with project scopes identified as high complexity as defined within the Project Complexity guidelines.
- Develops comprehensive execution plans.
- Communicates status updates and results to senior executives, enterprise-wide stakeholders and, at times, external stakeholders.
- Plans, monitors and manages all aspects of large-scale projects including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure in accordance with internal process methodologies.
- Ensures completion according to project plan (e.g., scope, schedule, budget).
- Develops and presents comprehensive project plan to project sponsors, management, executives and external stakeholders.
- Obtains all necessary internal and external support and approval.
- Leads or coordinates project planning, resourcing, staffing, progress reporting, people management, vendor relationships and troubleshooting.
- Negotiates to obtain team members and resources.
- Monitors performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions.
- Oversees schedules and directs multidisciplinary team resources. Ensures that materials and equipment are delivered on time.
- Ensures project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule and cost.
- Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project teams, business management, project sponsors, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Systems or utility industry OR an equivalent combination of college coursework and experience as a Project Manager or related responsibilities defining and/or managing project scopes, timelines, budgets and delivery with Eight (8) years related project management experience.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required (any exception requires Project Management peer group approval and the employee must acquire PMP certification within 12 months of hire).
- Transmission and Distribution experience preferred.
- Experience managing multiple medium to large scale projects simultaneously.
- Extensive understanding of project management processes, principles and methodologies.
- Comprehensive functional/technical knowledge of the business unit's line of business, practices, and procedures may be preferred or required.
- Strong critical thinking and creativity skills along with the ability to exercise sound judgment by making decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- Able to understand needs and values of stakeholders and team members and apply that understanding to motivate behaviors and results.
- Experience in directing multi-discipline teams.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, negotiation, and people management skills.
- Adapts to changing environment, shifting priorities and uncertainty.
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. About Us Hill International, with more than 3,200 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, dispute resolution, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest construction management firms in the United States. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com. Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs. Hill is a proud member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. family of companies. Learn more about GISI at www.gisi.com.
Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required. IER Right to Work Poster E-Verify Participation Poster