Hill International provides program and project management, construction management, cost engineering and estimating, quality assurance, inspection, scheduling, risk management and claims avoidance to clients involved in major construction projects worldwide. Hill has participated in over 10,000 project assignments with a total construction value of more than $500 billion. Hill is ranked as the 8th largest construction management firm in the United States according to Engineering News-Record magazine.Through our experience and expertise, Hill offers several advantages to our clients. Hill brings an in-depth view of the risks projects are likely to encounter. We quickly identify these risks and provide recommendations on how to protect your project. Hill also brings a regional focus, with a detailed understanding of the conditions, nuances, risks and opportunities likely to influence your project, but supported by our internationally recognized industry experts as needed. Hill’s independence offers another benefit to our clients: as the largest “for-fee-only” project management firm in the U.S., we do not provide design or contracting services. This means we support your projects with no potential conflicts of interest. The combination of these strengths means, from concept to completion, Hill adds value to your projects.

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) is responsible for guiding capital construction projects for state agencies, state-supported universities and community colleges, and public K-12 school construction in Ohio. As a Project Manager in the Agency and Higher Education group, I am responsible for leading the design and construction of capital improvements for agencies and institutions of higher education. My specific responsibilities include: • Conducting meetings with owners, architects/engineers, consultants, construction managers, design-builders, contractors, subcontractors, state and local officials to provide direction and policy interpretation. • Assisting owners in selecting project delivery method and leading the procurement of services through qualification based selection (QBS) and best value selection (BVS) processes. • Negotiating design and construction agreements and guaranteed maximum price (GMP) proposals. • Reviewing and approving design phase submissions for proper alignment of scope, quality, budget, and schedule. • Coordinating review of subcontractor prequalification criteria and providing oversight and assistance in the preparation and receipt of public bids. • Monitoring the progress of work by architects, criteria architects, owner agents, consultants, construction managers, design-builders, general contractors, and/or prime contractors and approving monthly payment applications. • Reviewing change order requests and aiding in the resolution of disputes and claims.In addition to my project specific responsibilities, I also support the commission by representing the commission at public meetings and supporting the development and implementation of best practices and process improvements for the effective and efficient administration of capital improvement projects.

Founder and President of Blue Guardian Construction Advisors. Blue Guardian was a 100% veteran owned business enterprise that provided a full complement of due diligence, loan monitoring, and owner’s representation services to lending institutions, equity investors, and public and private owners.Blue Guardian offers a wide range of services specifically designed to help our clients protect their investment in real estate, mitigate the risks inherent in property development, and achieve the highest return from their real estate investment.

Development/construction manager for private not-for-profit developer. Responsible for managing all aspects of construction and development for multiple urban redevelopment projects. Key responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, drafting and negotiating contracts, coordinating design, coordinating local government requirements and approvals, controlling project costs and communicating project status to senior management. Also responsible for providing timely direction to architects, construction managers and design-build teams to ensure that project budgets and schedules are met.

Owner’s representative for corporate headquarters expansion project. Responsible for representing Grange in all aspects of development including project planning, budgeting, drafting and negotiating contracts, coordinating design, securing public authority approvals, estimating project costs, coordinating schedules, controlling project costs and communicating project status to associates and senior management. Also responsible for providing timely direction to consultants and construction managers to ensure that project budgets and schedules were met and advising senior management on development related issues.

Direct project management staff with responsibility for over $126M dollars in design and construction contracts. Responsible for developing standard contracts, capital budgeting, estimating project costs, preparing RFPs, selecting design professionals, negotiating contracts, coordinating design, developing bid packages, developing schedules and managing agency moves. Also responsible for providing timely direction to construction managers and contractors to ensure that project budgets and schedules were met.