Assistant Project Manager

OHLA USA•Lisle, IL

25d

About The Position

OHLA USA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Greater Chicago Area. Working in partnership with field leadership, the Assistant Project Manager helps ensure projects are delivered safely, to a high quality, profitably, on time, and under budget. The role requires expert knowledge of contract specifications, strong client relationships, and providing senior management with project status updates and profit projections. The Assistant Project Manager manages and directs the project team, supports team training and mentoring, coordinates compliance with project procedures, and oversees project scope, schedules, budgets, milestones, and changes. The role maintains communication with clients and ensures project deliverables meet their needs within contractual obligations while following OHLA USA policies, including safety policies. The position involves accessing construction sites in a range of climates and environments. Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and usually loud noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 are preferred.
Previous roadway, bridge, or railroad experience in the Greater Chicago area, or knowledge of local practices.

Responsibilities

Manage and direct the project team through the communication, coordination, and follow-up needed to meet project goals and objectives.
Provide ongoing training and mentoring to the project team.
Provide ongoing project information and project reviews as required by management.
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 necessary action to keep the project on track.
Identify and secure necessary approvals for changes in project scope, budget, or schedule.
Maintain ongoing client communication and make adjustments as needed to meet client and stakeholder needs within contractual obligations.
Follow and ensure conformance with OHLA USA policies and procedures, including safety policies.