Hill International, Inc. announced that Thomas J. Spearing III has rejoined the company as Senior Vice President, Rail and Transportation Sector Leader. In this new role, Spearing will provide sector-defining leadership of major transit, rail, and related infrastructure programs and projects from concept to completion. He will also work to form lasting and meaningful partnerships with clients, industry thought leaders, 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 comes to Hill with an AEC career spanning more than three decades. Most recently, Spearing served as Senior Vice President, Major Strategic Pursuits at AECOM. Also, he held leadership positions with HNTB and the STV Group.

Previously, 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 of the company?s PM/CM operations across North America. A fixture in the U.S. rail and transportation market, Spearing is known for his planning, pursuit capture, and mentorship and leadership skills. He 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.