Senior Program Construction Manager - Rail & Transit

Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Senior Program Construction Manager - Rail & Transit in Maryland. 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.

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

• Light rail/trolley modernization (e.g., fleet transition and infrastructure upgrades)
• Heavy maintenance and storage facilities
• New rail/transit corridors and expansions
• Major station and transportation hub redevelopments
• BRT corridors and surface transit systems
• 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
• Team & Practice Leadership
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• 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
• 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

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…