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OHLA USA

Builds civil infrastructure and buildings

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/5/27
$155k - $205k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Boston, MA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required.
  • Have a heavy civil construction background with at least seven years of field experience.
  • Be highly proficient in standard business software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe.
  • Be able to read and comprehend construction drawings and specifications for all disciplines of work.
  • Hold an OSHA 62-hour certification, or an OSHA 30-hour certification and be able to complete the additional 32 hours.
  • Be able to make decisions and work independently.
  • Be able to meet critical project deadlines.
  • Be willing to coordinate and work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead daily project operations and oversee project performance, schedule, cost, quality, and safety.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, including critical path method (CPM), look-ahead, and recovery schedules.
  • Coordinate field activities, sequencing, resources, and project milestones.
  • Manage subcontractors, vendors, procurement, buy-outs, negotiations, and contract execution.
  • Oversee project budgets, forecasting, cost-to-complete, work in progress (WIP), billing, change orders, and profitability.
  • Review and administer contracts, drawings, specifications, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
  • Maintain relationships with owners, clients, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Lead project coordination meetings and resolve field, scheduling, and constructability issues.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), contractual, and company requirements.
  • Oversee requests for information (RFIs), submittals, project documentation, correspondence, and project controls.
  • Coordinate punch lists, inspections, testing, close-out documentation, and final turnover.
  • Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and other project staff.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the Primavera P6 scheduling program is a plus.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation programs is a plus.
  • A professional engineer (PE) license and/or certified construction manager (CCM) certification is preferred.

About the company

OHLA USA builds and modernizes civil infrastructure and buildings for public agencies and private owners across the United States. Its work ranges from road and rail networks to water facilities, while its building business constructs and renovates hospitals, schools, and commercial spaces. Clients hire the group for preconstruction planning, construction management, general contracting, or a single contract covering design and construction. Its projects include Maryland's Purple Line light rail system and California's I-405 improvements. Founded in 2005, OHLA USA is headquartered in East Elmhurst, New York, and operates as the U.S. division of Madrid-based OHLA Group.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

East Elmhurst, NY

Founded

2005

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What believers are saying

  • Education support extends beyond degrees: OHLA USA's tuition reimbursement program includes continuing education toward certifications and licenses.
  • Lisle engineering interns have published pay: the Summer 2027 role lists $21-$24 hourly.
  • Site staff receive recurring safety instruction: regional plans feed weekly newsletters, toolbox talks, and intensive training classes.

What critics are saying

  • Florida interns cover their own lodging: the 2027 engineering and estimating program provides no housing.
  • Florida field placements involve physical exposure: internship terms cite frequent outdoor weather and usually loud construction environments.
  • Building contracts lock in pricing: OHLA USA's at-risk construction management work uses a fixed, negotiated price.

What makes OHLA USA unique

  • Specialist signals work stays within the group: OHLA Systems & Electric is a Judlau affiliate for transit installations.
  • Regional brands retain distinct roles: Community Asphalt represents Southeast Civil, while Judlau covers Northeast and Central heavy construction.
  • Northeast field engineering interns rotate within projects: placements span engineering, safety, superintendent, and quality assignments.

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