Assistant Project Manager
About the company
OHLA USA 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. OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.
About the role
The Assistant Project Manager works in partnership with the field leadership team to ensure we are delivering a safe, high-quality, and profitable project to our clients. The APM will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with the client and ensuring the project is completed on time and under budget. The APM will have expert knowledge of the contract specifications and will provide the senior management team with project status updates and profit projections.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct the project team by providing the communication, coordination, and follow-up necessary to meet project goals and objectives.
- Maintain ongoing training and mentoring of 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 scope of work, schedule, and budget are clearly defined and understood by senior management and all project participants, including the client.
- Determine controls and maintain overall project and discipline schedules and budgets.
- Track schedule and budget progress with project milestones and take all action necessary to keep the project on track.
- Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget, and/or schedule.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the client, making adjustments as necessary to comply with clients’ needs within contractual obligations or adjusting project deliverables to meet client and stakeholder needs.
- Follow and ensure conformance with OHLA USA, Caltrans, and Union Pacific policies and procedures, including safety policies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field/equivalent experience.
- Heavy Civil Construction background with 7+ years of field experience.
- Experience managing multiple Project Engineers.
- 30-hour CALOSHA certificates required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to function as a team builder/player.
- The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.
- Previous grade separation project experience in Southern California required.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
The base salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00 per year to USD $150,000.00 per year. Please note that the salary range listed is specific to the role in California. Hourly rates may vary for different individuals in the same role based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and performance.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.