Construction Project Manager

Overview

Manage K-12 and higher education construction projects from award through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• subcontract mgmt
• schedule management
• client liaison
• closeout procedures
• cost management
• safety compliance

Tasks

-Issue and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders. -Monitor progress against project milestones; take corrective action as needed to maintain schedule. -Coordinate training and compliance requirements with the client and internal teams. -Serve as the primary liaison between the client, architect, consultants, and OHLA Building project team. -Maintain ongoing communication with the client, consultants, and school administrators; adjust project deliverables to meet unique client and student needs within contract terms. -Lead closeout procedures, including punch list resolution, final inspections, and document submission. -Ensure all stakeholders, including district officials, school boards, and community representatives, fully understand project scope, schedule, and budget. -Lead OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and internal project meetings. -Supervise and mentor Project Engineers and support staff; promote ongoing training and professional development. -Provide orientation to school facility teams for proper operations and maintenance. -Lead all phases of vertical construction projects, including K-12 schools, universities, and institutional facilities, from award through closeout. -Develop and manage the overall project schedule and discipline-level schedules. -Coordinate with inspectors and school facility representatives to ensure compliance with district, state, and Department of Education standards. -Ensure delivery of warranties, as-builts, and final deliverables in alignment with client expectations. -Report directly to senior management and provide ongoing project updates, performance reviews, and risk assessments. -Monitor subcontractor performance and quality control measures. -Build and maintain positive client relationships to support current and future opportunities. -Identify and obtain approvals for scope, schedule, or budget changes. -Ensure project documentation is in order for inspections, punch lists, and turnover. -Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. -Track project costs and manage cost impacts of design changes or field conditions. -Collaborate closely with the Superintendent and field staff to coordinate daily activities, site logistics, and subcontractor sequencing. -Adapt schedules around academic calendars and school operational needs to minimize disruption. -Ensure conformance to contract documents, specifications, and local building codes. -Collaborate with the Superintendent to enforce OHLA Building’s safety policies, site-specific plans, and OSHA compliance.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• osha 30
• school pm
• 5+ years
• primavera
• bluebeam

What You Bring

-Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (required). -OSHA 30-hour certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days. -Direct project management experience in school construction projects (K-12 or higher education) is strongly required. -5-8+ years of experience managing vertical building construction projects (commercial, institutional, or mixed-use). -Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and construction software such as Autodesk Build, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or equivalent. -Experience leading teams and managing multiple Project Engineers. -Proven knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, contracts, RFI/change order processes, and field operations.

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Benefits

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

About Ohla Usa

-Combined over a century of European heritage with bold American expansion. -Rapidly grew by acquiring firms like Community Asphalt, Arellano, and Judlau to build depth in both civil and vertical construction. -Maintains a strong regional presence with headquarters in New York and offices spanning from California to Florida. -Portfolio includes highways, bridges, tunnels, airports, rail and transit systems, water infrastructure, and environmental resilience projects. -Through affiliate OHLA Building, it specializes in healthcare, education, sports, and institutional facilities under construction management and pre-construction models.

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