Spearing Rejoins Hill International
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
Thomas J. Spearing III
Rail transit industry veteran Thomas J. Spearing III has rejoined global construction management firm Hill International, Inc. as Senior Vice President, Rail and Transportation Sector Leader, a new position.
Spearing, with more than 30 years of experience in AEC (architecture, engineering and construction, “will provide sector-defining leadership of major transit, rail, and related infrastructure programs and projects from concept to completion,” Hill said. “He will also work to form lasting and meaningful partnerships with clients, industry thought leader, and specialized firms in the rail and transit sector; formulate and execute Hill’s short- and long-term strategy to grow the sector; and attract and mentor both new and proven talent.”
Spearing, described as “a fixture in the U.S. rail and transportation market known for his planning, pursuit capture and mentorship and leadership skills,” returns to Hill after nearly 20 years with AECOM, where he served as Senior Vice President, Major Strategic Pursuits. Prior to AECOM, he held leadership positions with HNTB and the STV Group. During his first tenure with Hill, Spearing “was instrumental in guiding Hill through some of the company’s most expansive years, holding the positions of Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer; President, Project Management Group; and, ultimately, Regional President of Hill’s Project Management Group, overseeing all the company’s project management (PM) and construction management (CM) operations across North America,” the company noted.
“Hill has always been a unique company with a unique mission,” said Spearing. “We’re exclusively focused on representing owners’ best interests, and that’s a powerful message for agencies and owners looking for the right partners to deliver their expansion and maintenance programs and new alignments. I’m excited to rejoin Hill, work with the team and build our sector.”
“Hill is an infrastructure firm, and in the U.S. especially, transportation infrastructure is an exciting and vibrant market.,” said Hill CCEO Raouf Ghali. “Bringing Tom aboard gives us one of the sector’s best and brightest and places him in a position where he can truly help deliver the infrastructure of change for our clients.”
Spearing holds Bachelor of Science degrees from Spring Garden College, Philadelphia, in Construction Management Technology and Civil Engineering Technology and a Bachelors from Temple University in Business and Management. He also holds a Master of Science in Organization Dynamics and Management from Rosemont College.
Hill International Inc., a member of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. family of companies, is one of the largest CM firms in the U.S., with more than 3,200 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. The company provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, dispute resolution, facilities management and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Hill describes itself as “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 toward 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.”
