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OHLA USA

Builds civil infrastructure and buildings

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 4/29/27
$115k - $160k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Lisle, IL, USA
HybridWork is performed in both the company office and construction job sites in the Greater Chicago Area.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required.
  • Heavy civil construction background with at least 7 years of field experience.
  • High proficiency in standard business software, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe.
  • Ability to read and comprehend construction drawings and specifications for all disciplines of work.
  • Ability to make decisions and work independently.
  • Ability to meet critical project deadlines.
  • Willingness to coordinate and work in a team environment.
Responsibilities
  • Review and interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Develop, maintain, and update construction cost-loaded and resource-loaded critical path method (CPM) schedules.
  • Prepare monthly schedule reports and narratives.
  • Create and update two-week look-ahead schedules.
  • Prepare construction plans and safety procedures.
  • Prepare and update construction cost reports and labor productivity reports.
  • Prepare and track requests for information (RFIs), change orders, correspondence, and other transmittals using project management software programs.
  • Determine quantities of work performed and prepare monthly payment requisitions for the owner contract and all subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Review and approve material and subcontractor invoices.
  • Supervise the work of project engineers and field engineers and coordinate with superintendents.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the Primavera P6 scheduling program.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation programs.

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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