Project Manager III

Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Project Manager III in Los Angeles, California

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Airport IT project teams, Airport Operations, and key stakeholders
• Facilitate alignment and communication across internal teams, airline partners, LAWA stakeholders, and contractors
• Provide timely and accurate updates on project status, milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Support coordination of IT project activities across multiple terminals to ensure consistency and awareness
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify potential operational impacts and support mitigation efforts through operational expertise
• Coordinate and engage with contractors to support project execution, scheduling, and compliance with operational requirements
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and operational briefings to maintain situational awareness
• Assist in tracking project progress, action items, and deliverables to support successful implementation
• Support the integration of airport equipment and systems with IT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with operational needs
• Identify risks, gaps, and coordination challenges, and escalate as appropriate
• Foster strong working relationships across terminals and stakeholder groups to support efficient project delivery
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
• 15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects
• Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred. Certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical audiences
• High level of organizational awareness and operational understanding
• Excellent coordination, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced airport environment
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset
• Proven experience in Airport Operations, preferably within a large hub environment such as Los Angeles International Airport
• Experience working in closely related fields such as airline operations, terminal management, and project management
• Exposure to or direct involvement in airport IT or infrastructure projects strongly preferred
• Experience working across multiple terminals and with diverse stakeholder groups
• Familiarity with LAX terminal projects and operational environment is a strong plus
• Experience supporting end-users and/or managing teams is highly desirable, with the ability to understand user needs and translate them into effective operational and technical solutions
• Experience with LAWA is preferred for interacting with LAWA, City departments, contractors, and airlines
  
  

The salary range for this position is $162,000 - $192,000. The salary offered will be based on the applicant’s 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.