Construction Manager

Hill International is seeking a Construction Manager in Phoenix, Arizona 

• Conduct daily QA field inspections to verify construction activities are performed in accordance with approved IFC plans, specifications, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Inspect civil construction activities including:
  • Saw cutting
  • Trenching operations
  • Underground conduit installation
  • Slurry backfill placement
  • Concrete restoration and surface repairs
• Verify quality and compliance of electrical tie-ins, equipment installations, and PV racking and module installation activities.
• Identify, document, and track quality deficiencies, nonconformances, and corrective actions through resolution.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and project documentation within the Procore platform.
• Prepare and distribute daily field inspection reports, documenting work progress, observations, quality concerns, and corrective action status.
• Develop and present weekly QA summaries to FIG leadership, highlighting project quality performance, trends, risks, and recommendations.
  Track and verify closure of punch-list items, deficiencies, and corrective action requests.
• Implement and manage pre-shutdown verification procedures for work occurring in live operational environments.
• Conduct pre-energization inspections and validation activities to ensure systems are safe and ready for commissioning.
• Administer hold-point inspections and sign-off requirements prior to restoring electrical power or returning facilities to service.
• Verify compliance with project-specific commissioning, startup, and operational readiness requirements.
• Provide independent third-party review and written recommendations regarding:
  • Construction sequencing
  • Crew composition and staffing levels
  • Equipment utilization and configuration
  • Trench-cycle durations
  • Productivity improvement opportunities
  • Worker safety considerations
• Evaluate construction methodologies and provide recommendations to optimize quality, safety, and production performance.
• Observe and analyze trenching, installation, restoration, and construction workflows.
• Benchmark trench-and-restore production cycles to support development of labor productivity and time standards.
• Identify trends impacting schedule performance and recommend process improvements.
• Provide data-driven feedback to project leadership regarding field execution efficiency.
• Promote OSHA-compliant construction practices and quality-focused field awareness.
• Support safe execution of canopy and elevated work activities, including:
  • Scissor lift operations
  • Ladder use
  • Fall protection systems
  • Access and egress requirements
• Partner with project teams to proactively identify and mitigate quality and safety risks.
• Reinforce adherence to project safety plans, permit requirements, and site-specific procedures.
• Provide interim construction management support to leadership during project execution.
• Develop, document, and standardize construction quality processes, procedures, and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in construction management, quality assurance, quality control, owner's representative services, or inspection management.
• Experience with solar PV, electrical infrastructure, commercial construction, or civil utility work.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, quality standards, and field inspection procedures.
• Experience utilizing Procore or similar construction management software.
• Understanding of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently in active construction environments and provide objective recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience supporting solar PV programs, EV infrastructure, or distributed energy projects.
• Quality certifications such as CQM, CMQ/OE, CQC Manager, or equivalent.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Experience working in occupied facilities or live operational environments.
• Knowledge of commissioning, startup, and energization procedures.

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.