Hill International Interview Questions
& Process

It was a pretty easy interview process, and everyone was really nice and respectful. The team I spoke with was great and super responsive. I genuinely enjoyed going through it all, and it was definitely one of the easier interviews I've had. Good company and good people.

It started with a bunch of phone calls with the HR Manager. After that, I had my first in-person interview at their offices with some upper-level managers. Then, there was a second in-person interview with the managers of the program team I'd be working with directly. The whole thing took about 7-8 weeks. The managers introduced themselves and explained different parts of the project. They were nice, smart, and friendly, and professional. They explained the work really well and asked clear questions, nothing tricky.

The process involved a technical review of structural shop drawings, reports, and specifications to ensure they meet design and contract requirements, are coordinated with other disciplines, and submitted on schedule. We also monitored site activities for quality compliance with contract requirements and good construction practices, ensuring only approved materials were used and shop drawings were followed, reporting any issues to the Construction Manager. Reviewing and commenting on contractors' structural method statements for contract compliance was key. Additionally, we assessed formwork/shuttering systems for quality, safety, and constructibility. The role also included participating in the review of Field Design Changes and Field Change Notices from contractors, and providing technical support and assessment to Contract and Cost Engineers regarding trend notices, variations, and claims. We advised the PMT quality and safety team and the Construction Manager on non-compliance issues found during site visits. Monitoring concrete pours and continuously checking concrete materials for QA/QC compliance, along with ensuring all concrete tests met contract requirements, was crucial. We also informed the Planning Engineer and Construction Manager about any progress slippage on site activities. The role required attending technical meetings with the contractor and weekly progress meetings as needed. We reviewed proposed design organizations and CVs from contractors/consultants, reporting findings to the Engineering Manager. We also evaluated alternative design concepts from consultants, preparing reports with recommendations for the Engineering Manager, detailing pros and cons. Finally, we participated with PMC disciplines in reviewing the Contractor's Close Out Report and reviewed the Contractor's submitted Structural As Built drawings.

I did a walk-in interview, and it seems they had many openings. They didn't give an on-the-spot offer, but they did confirm that HR would contact me within three weeks due to the high volume of applications. Unfortunately, I never heard back. I reapplied the following year and passed the written test, but the interviewer appeared biased against me. I've known the company for years and always prepared myself for this job, but it felt helpless. The job description mentioned a level of experience that put many people off, but I later learned they were actually hiring people with no or minimal experience in claims. It's quite frustrating.