Project Manager II

Hill International is seeking a Project Manager II in Austin, Texas

The Construction Project Manager II is responsible for managing small to mid-sized construction projects or supporting large, complex programs. This role provides leadership and oversight through all phases of the construction lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while complying with safety and contractual obligations.

• Manage day-to-day project activities for construction projects, including planning, coordination, and oversight of on-site execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client, contractors, architects, engineers, sub-consultants, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and timely communication.
• Develop, produce, and maintain detailed project schedules (Primavera P6 or MS Project), including baseline creation, bi-weekly schedule production, and collaborative schedule reviews.
• Track project budgets and control costs; prepare earned-value and cash-flow forecasts, and review architect, contractor, and site-services invoices for accuracy prior to approval.
• Conduct and document progress meetings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement tracking, and 90-day look-ahead plan updates to maintain project momentum and transparency.
• Perform specification reviews and OPR manual compliance checks to verify that design and construction meet functional performance requirements.
• Maintain task/issue logs and risk registers, develop mitigation strategies, and present status reports to project leadership.
• Manage owner-retained consultants, coordinate their deliverables, and provide work-package reviews and recommendations before release.
• Facilitate and document project meetings, issue agendas and minutes, and coordinate all project communications among team members.
• Monitor and enforce safety programs through regular site-safety reviews, field observations, and oversight, ensuring compliance with OSHA and site-specific requirements.
• Lead QA/QC reviews, punch-list walks, and turnover/move-in activities to achieve defect-free handover and successful occupancy.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members and assistant project managers, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in construction or project management, preferably in vertical or infrastructure construction.
• Proven experience managing construction projects ranging from $10M to $100M+.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and project delivery processes.
• Familiarity with AIA contract documents, CPM scheduling, and project controls.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• PMP or CCM certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working on public agency, government, or institutional projects (e.g., courthouses, higher ed, K-12, or healthcare).
• Proficiency with project management software such as AutoDesk, Procore, Primavera P6, eBuilder, MS Project, or similar.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Position may require travel to construction sites.
• Ability to work in field conditions, including outdoor environments and active construction zones.
• May involve extended hours or weekend work to meet project deadlines.

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 4,100+ 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 GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisi.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/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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