Assistant Project Manager

OHLA USA • Cherry Valley, NY

25d

About The Position

OHLA USA is hiring an Assistant Project Manager in Rockford, Illinois. Working in partnership with field leadership, the Assistant Project Manager helps deliver safe, high-quality, profitable projects on time and under budget. The role requires expert knowledge of contract specifications, maintaining strong client relationships, and providing senior management with project status updates and profit projections. The position also involves managing and coordinating the project team, overseeing project scope, schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and safety policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Heavy civil construction background with at least 5 years of field experience.
• Experience managing multiple Project Engineers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to function as a team builder and team player.
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

Nice To Haves

• 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates.
• Previous roadway, bridge, or railroad experience in the Greater Chicago area, or knowledge of local practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the project team through communication, coordination, and follow-up to meet project goals and objectives.
• Provide ongoing training and mentoring to the project team.
• Provide project information and reviews to senior management as required.
• Coordinate training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed.
• Ensure the project scope, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and understood by senior management, project participants, and the client.
• Determine controls and maintain overall project and discipline schedules and budgets.
• Track schedule and budget progress against project milestones and take action to keep the project on track.
• Identify and secure necessary approvals for changes to project scope, budget, or schedule.
• Maintain ongoing client communication and make adjustments in accordance with client needs and contractual obligations.
• Follow and ensure conformance with OHLA USA policies and procedures, including safety policies.
• Provide senior management with project status updates and profit projections.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) program.
• Engaging work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level