Sr. Project Manager

Who is OHLA USA ?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. As Senior Project Manager, you will report to the Vice President of Operations and will be responsible for the overall administration, planning, coordination, and successful execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects.

Project Execution & Management

• Lead project teams from pre-construction through final closeout on multi-million-dollar transportation or infrastructure contracts (bridges, highways, rail, tunnels, retaining walls, drainage).
• Manage day-to-day construction activities, including project schedules, productivity, performance, and field coordination.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Oversee and direct project teams to ensure compliance with company standards and expectations regarding cost, schedule, budget, reporting, etc.
• Follows and ensures conformance with OHL North America policies and procedures, including safety policies.

Contract Administration

• Interpret and administer owner contracts and subcontracts.
• Manage RFIs, change orders, submittals, and shop drawing processes.
• Review, negotiate, and execute subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.

Scheduling & Budgeting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive CPM project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Track cost performance and forecast revenue and cost to complete.
• Manage monthly cost reports, pay applications, sub accruals, and cash flow projections.
• Drive subcontractor and supplier billing cycles and ensure timely approvals.
• Ultimately responsible for project safety, schedule, and budget.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor staff including project administrators, engineers, assistant project managers and project managers.
• Oversee recruitment and development planning for project staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and training on internal systems and procedures.

Quality Assurance & Safety

• Coordinate with the safety department to implement project-specific safety plans and achieve zero-incident performance.
• Implement quality control initiatives to improve project performance.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and project owner.
• Facilitate coordination meetings with DOTs, municipalities, and other public agencies.
• Manage internal and external reporting, including progress reports, change order logs, and claims documentation

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive exhaustive list and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities at any time.

• • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field/equivalent experience.
  • Heavy Civil Construction background with 8+ year’s field experience.
  • Experience managing multiple Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Project Engineers.
  • Must be safety oriented – 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

OHLA ADA Message : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.