Sr. Project Manager

OHLA USA•Lisle, IL

6d•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

OHLA USA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team in the Greater Chicago Area. This role reports to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for the overall administration, planning, coordination, and successful execution of complex heavy civil infrastructure projects. OHLA USA is committed to building a better, safer, and more sustainable world and values its diverse talent and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

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
Strong organizational and time management skills.
The 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Follow and ensure conformance with OHL North America policies and procedures, including safety policies.
Interpret and administer owner contracts and subcontracts.
Manage RFIs, change orders, submittts, and shop drawing processes.
Review, negotiate, and execute subcontractor agreements and purchase orders.
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.
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.
Coordinate with the safety department to implement project-specific safety plans and achieve zero-incident performance.
Implement quality control initiatives to improve project performance.
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.