Project Manager- San Diego CA

Project Manager

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 currently have an opportunity for a Project Manager in San Diego County, CA. As a Project Manager you will report to the Area Manager and will supervise project staff.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and directing a large complex water storage and water transmission construction projects by providing the communication, coordination and follow-up necessary to meet the project goals and objectives.
• Maintains ongoing training and mentoring of project teams.
• Directly responsible to senior executive team.
• Provides ongoing project information and project reviews as required by management.
• Coordinates training and compliance measures to ensure project procedures are followed.
• Ensures scope of work, schedule and budget are clearly defined and understood by senior management and all project participants, including the client.
• Determines controls and maintains overall project and discipline schedules and budgets.
• Tracks schedule and budget progress with project milestones and takes all action necessary to keep project on track.
• Provides senior experience and knowledge in underground concrete water storage tank and large diameter pipeline excavation and grading self-perform construction to the team and field operations.
• Develops cost savings solutions for concrete construction, large pipeline, excavation and grading, and other trade issues and scopes of work.
• Identifies and secures necessary approvals for all changes in project scope, budget and/or schedule.
• Utilizes existing relationships with vendors and suppliers in the water storage and water transmission business to benefit the company and project.
• Maintains ongoing communication with client at his/her level and works with project teams to make adjustments as necessary to comply with clients' needs within contractual obligations, or to adjust project deliverables to meet the client and stakeholders needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field/equivalent experience or Engineering Degree.
• Heavy Civil Construction background with 8+ years
• Experience with all aspects of construction including excavation, underground utilities, forming and placing concrete, finishing and curing concrete, grading and paving.
• $20-$30 million + Heavy/Civil Construction project as Project Manager preferred
• Must be safety oriented 10-hour and 30-hour OSHA certificates are preferred but not required.
• Thorough and experienced understanding of underground self-perform construction logistics and requirements for mechanical, civil, architectural and other applicable scopes of work.
• Additional experience in dewatering, change order strategy, procurement and subcontractor negotiations/risk preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• 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.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office Suite
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) training a plus, however QSP or QSD certifications are not required.
• Customer service/client driven
• Estimating HCSS and CAD knowledge a plus
• P6 Primavera scheduling proficient a plus

Compensation: The base salary being offered for this position is USD $150,000.00 per year to USD $180,000.00 per year. Please note that the salary range listed is specific to the role listed in Los Angeles County, California. Salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and performance.

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.

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.