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Hill International, Inc. · 13 hours ago

Assistant Project Manager

Hill International is a leading firm in program and project management with a global presence. The Assistant Project Manager will manage short-term projects, develop plans and budgets, and support the execution of electric transmission and distribution projects, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Manages one or more short-term projects with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods and outcomes. Uses project management principles, tools, and techniques under time constraints, shifting priorities, and making decisions with support from leadership and/or Senior Project Manager
Exercises judgement in developing plans, budgets, and resources, directing activities, and determining deliverables
Supports simple to moderately complex projects and team goals by developing recommended course of action on projects in collaboration with the Project Manager, peers, department/division management, and other internal stakeholders
Supports management in planning, development, and/or execution of electric transmission/distribution projects, which may include wildfire, infrastructure replacement, load growth, poles, line upgrades, maintenance, installations, etc
Supports milestones and report on small to medium transmission and/or distribution projects which may include designs, schedules, projects applications, compliance and safety documentation, regulatory filings, and local and state agency coordination
Conducts the development and approval process for transmission line routes, right-of-way access, and environmental permits
Implements safety protocols for ground crews and contractors working on live transmission system components and energized substation equipment
Ability to communicate effectively and with impact, maintain positive working relationships, and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with multiple parties

Qualification

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuitePower BIElectric Utility ExperienceProject Management ProfessionalTactDiplomacyCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in applicable profession, business, or technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or project support
Skilled in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Project and Excel
Familiarity with Power BI
Must be local to Southern California
This position requires traveling to project site locations or other facilities across territory up to 50% of the time

Preferred

Electric utility experience preferred
Project Management Professional certification preferred

Benefits

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

Company

Hill International, Inc.

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Hill International provides program, project, and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world.

H1B Sponsorship

Hill International, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)
2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (6)
2021 (4)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2022-08-16Acquired
2004-07-16IPO

Leadership Team

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Michael Sokorai
Senior Vice President, Global Information Technology
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Todd Cooper
Senior Vice President and Regional Manager, Mid-Atlantic
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