David Thomas

About David Thomas

As First Vice President and Area Manager at Hill International, I lead operations and business development within the Mid-Atlantic Region, directing a high-performance team of 200 professionals. With nearly 20 years of global A/E/C experience, I focus on helping owners achieve budget, schedule, and cost goals through the successful delivery of complex mega projects in rail/transit, highway/bridge, water/wastewater, aviation, federal, and resilience/disaster recovery sectors — creating lasting infrastructure value for communities and stakeholders.My core strengths include strategic operations leadership, full-cycle business development, client partnership development, and pursuit excellence. I drive profitable regional expansion by aligning market strategies, optimizing profit centers, and leading collaborative teams to secure and execute high-impact work.Key achievements include:• Oversaw winning and delivery of $1B+ in mega projects while consistently helping owners meet budget, schedule, and cost targets• Achieved 150% improvement in profitability through targeted operational enhancements and profit center management• Increased team utilization by 20%, boosting efficiency, resource optimization, and overall performance• Secured $100M+ in annual sales wins, contributing to sustained regional growth and owner satisfactionAt Hill International, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, mentoring emerging leaders, and attracting top talent through inclusive recruiting and meaningful career development. Connect with me to explore A/E/C industry insights, discuss potential project partnerships, or learn more about contributing to impactful work at Hill.

Experience

1. First Vice President of Operations and Area Manager, Pa Nj Ne

   Hill International, Inc.

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Oversee a diverse team of 200 professionals across multiple sectors, including rail/transit, highway/bridge, water/wastewater, aviation, federal, and resilience/disaster recovery• Drive regional growth by collaborating with market sector leaders to implement strategic initiatives• Manage a significant profit center, consistently enhancing operating profit through effective leadership and strategic initiatives• Serve as Project Executive/Project Manager, ensuring successful project delivery and high client satisfaction

Education

• Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration – Marketing & Supply Chain Management

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA Certificate, Strategic Leadership and Management

Skills

• Strategic Sales
• Business Strategy
• Market Research
• Market Analysis
• Sales Operations
• Sales Growth
• Sales Management
• Proposal Writing
• Multi-Media Marketing Campaigns
• Campaign Managment
• Web Content Management
• Online Advertising
• Email Marketing
• Email Analytics
• Web Design
• Html
• Javascript
• Web Analytics
• Data Analysis
• Supply Chain Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean Principles
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Interpersonal Communications
• Cross-Cultural Communication Skills
• Corporate Communications
• E-Learning
• Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Time Management
• Quality Management
• Databases
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Salesforce.com
• Sports Enthusiast
• Proposal Management
• Proposal Generation
• Proposal Leadership