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 are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in cost control in the Fort Myers, Florida area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing heavy civil road construction projects, including highways, roadways, and paving, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and budget. The Project Manager works in partnership with the field leadership team to ensure the delivery of a safe, high-quality, and profitable project to our clients. This role involves maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The PM will have expert knowledge of contract specifications and will be responsible for providing the senior management team with regular project status updates and profit projections. Key responsibilities also include managing project teams, coordinating with subcontractors, and implementing effective cost-management strategies.

* Relocation assistance will be considered for the right candidate. 

• Cost Management: Implement and oversee cost control strategies to ensure projects remain within budget, including evaluating data for anomalies and assessing potential outcomes.
• Schedule Management: Prepare and maintain project schedules, including Critical Path Method (CPM) updates and detailed schedule analysis to ensure timely project completion.
• Contract and Compliance Oversight: Coordinate with legal teams to ensure the team follows contractual obligations, notification requirements, and compliance with all project specifications.
• Team Leadership: Function as the team leader, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure team members understand and meet contractual requirements, while fostering professional growth.
• Submittals and Documentation: Thoroughly review submittals to ensure compliance with documentation processes, procedures, and project specifications.
• Project Coordination: Lead and facilitate project coordination meetings with subcontractors, field staff, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and smooth execution of the project plan.
• Vendor and Invoice Management: Monitor invoice processing, maintain positive relationships with vendors, and approve subcontractor payment requisitions.
• Quality and Safety Assurance: Fully support Quality Engineers and Safety Engineers, participate in project audits, and enforce adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Drawings and Documentation: Ensure the development and timely completion of shop drawings and As-Built drawings, verifying accuracy and adherence to project timelines.
• Estimating and Bid Proposals: Assist with estimating bids and proposals, contributing technical insights to support competitive and compliant submissions.
• Technical Problem Solving: Actively participate in technical discussions to resolve challenges and ensure optimal construction methods and practices are implemented.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 10–14 years of progressive experience in civil road construction project management, including cost control and scheduling.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Advanced understanding of construction methodologies and subcontractor trades work.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam.
  • Working knowledge of Primavera P6 (P6), HCSS, and AutoCAD is essential.
• Leadership Skills: Strong team leader with the ability to understand individual strengths and weaknesses, mentor team members, and improve their skill sets.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members, subcontractors, and upper management.
• Time Management: Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to self-manage, ensure daily tasks are completed, confirm with the team on task completion, and provide timely updates to management.
• Cost Control Expertise: Proven ability to develop and manage cost control strategies to keep projects on budget and optimize financial outcomes.

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

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

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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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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.