MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hill International, Inc., delivering the infrastructure of change, announced today it was selected by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to continue to provide Project Management & Staff Support (PMSS) and staff augmentation services to deliver capital improvements (from planning through operations on an as needed basis), including highway, roadway, pedestrian/bicycle, transit and facility projects. Hill has served as VTA’s PMSS partner since 2017, and this new award extends Hill’s work with VTA through 2029.

VTA acts as an independent special district responsible for bus and light rail operations, congestion management, specific highway improvement projects, and countywide transportation planning. VTA’s currently approved capital program is approximately $2.6 billion and encompasses projects in support of a bus fleet of 435 buses serving a 346-square mile urbanized service area, a 42.2-mile light rail system served by 98 rail cars and 5 historic trolley cars, and associated road, bridge, and highway improvements and maintenance.

Hill’s services will entail as-needed project management, construction management, resident engineering, inspection, project controls, and other support in such specialty areas as procurement, safety and security, outreach, and materials testing.

First Vice President, Northern California Operations Andy Kreck, PE, CCM, said of the award: “I’ve lived and worked in the Santa Clara Valley for nearly 30 years and know the good work VTA is doing first-hand. I’m proud we’ve assembled such a strong team to continue our work with VTA, and I’m excited to move forward into the next phase of VTA’s capital program.”

“U.S. infrastructure will always be a focus for Hill,” adds Hill Chief Executive Officer Raouf S. Ghali. “Our work over the years with VTA showcases the value we add at all levels to our clients, and with the commitment of leaders like Andy, I know VTA will continue to enjoy the best PM/CM talent and innovations our industry has to offer.”

About Hill International

Hill International, with more than 3,600 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 construction management firms in the United States. 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 proud member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. family of companies. Learn more about GISI at www.gisi.com.

Hill International, Inc.
Elizabeth J. Zipf, LEED AP BD+C
Senior Vice President
(215) 309-7707
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