Vice President, Operations

Hill International is seeking a Vice President-Operations in Phoenix, Arizona

The Vice President-Operations will hold a strategic leadership role, responsible for driving the vision, operational efficiency, team culture and organizational success for the Southwest Area. You would be responsible for program and construction management projects with both public and private clients. Projects include a variety of infrastructure such as transportation (rail transit, airport, road and bridge) water/wastewater, higher education, municipal, healthcare facilities, mission critical, and federal government (GSA DOE DOD USACE). Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President-Western Region, you will work closely with the other operational leaders in the region to drive cross-functional alignment and achieve objectives and goals.

To thrive in this role, you must be a collaborative, entrepreneurial leader, skilled negotiator, and dynamic brand ambassador, with a proven track record driving market expansion, a passion for building team culture and client and community engagement, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Operations Leadership:

• Manage and direct the profitability of the Southwest area, including Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico toward its primary objectives based on long-term growth and development
• Manage all Area operations including strategic planning and department budget
• Develop, track and manage annual budget for the Area
• Guide, authorize, and implement the major plans and procedures consistent with the goals of the company

Strategic Development:

• Support business development efforts through opportunity identification, client relationship development, developing pursuit strategy and executing on proposal efforts
• Build partnerships and lead collaborative discussions with external audiences, including working flexibly and creatively with a diverse cross-section of clients/potential clients, subcontractors, and industry professionals
• Provide project oversight to ensure excellent service to our clients
• Participate in professional and community organizations that enhance the exposure and goals of the company

Talent Leadership and Development:

• Manage, develop and strengthen a team of 40+ professional staff in the Southwest Area
• Meet with employees and create performance goals, provide coaching, mentoring and training opportunities
• Recruit and hire staff that augment the pursuit of the strategic goals for the Area

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal support groups including, but not limited to, Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, IT, and Legal departments
• Coordinate with adjacent business units within the Western Region on shared resources and new business pursuits

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction from an accredited college or university, graduate degree a plus
• 15+ years of experience in the architectural/engineering/construction industry, with preference for experience with project management/construction management as a service
• Must have experience with local AEC clients in Arizona/Southwest
• Experience in business development leadership, including lead identification, pursuit strategy, and proposal execution
• Must have hands-on experience managing a major business unit
• Experience in growing operation and capturing market share
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence teams at all levels and clearly articulate goals, priorities and opportunities for improvement
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively lead and inspire project teams to deliver successful client and project outcomes
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to asses a complex assortment of facts and interpersonal dynamics, understand the companies current state and goals and choose the best choice of action
• Strong ability to negotiate with clients to align contracts and team deliverables with company goals and profitability targets
• Comfort engaging with and influencing public officials
• Strong ability to qualify business opportunities ensuring that all proposals are competitive and aligned with the company's strengths and capabilities
• Providing thought leadership on developing a comprehensive sales strategy to target new clients /open up new lines of business
• Collaborate with business development to strengthen the company's brand presence and promote the business to potential clients

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.

Hill International, with more than 3,800 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, 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 program management firms in the world. 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.

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