Project Manager-Water/Wastewater

Overview

Who is OHLA USA? OHLA USA is a global construction and infrastructure company dedicated to building a better, safer, and more sustainable world for generations to come. With operations across Europe, Latin America, and North America, we bring international expertise and innovative solutions to the communities we serve. We are committed to excellence, safety, and integrity—and our people are our greatest asset.

Position Summary

OHLA USA is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to support our growing operations in Southeast Florida. The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects from preconstruction through project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing construction projects involving water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump/lift stations, pipelines, utility infrastructure, process piping, mechanical systems, and related civil/site work. This individual will provide overall project leadership while maintaining strong relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

OHLA USA is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Water/Wastewater to support our growing operations in Southeast Florida. The Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects from preconstruction through project closeout.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing construction projects involving water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump/lift stations, pipelines, utility infrastructure, process piping, mechanical systems, and related civil/site work. This individual will provide overall project leadership while maintaining strong relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage water and wastewater construction projects from planning and preconstruction through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Oversee construction activities associated with water/wastewater treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, pipelines, underground utilities, process piping, mechanical equipment, concrete structures, and supporting civil infrastructure.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, cost controls, forecasting, procurement, and overall project performance.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors, including scope development, procurement, contract negotiations, performance, and change management.
• Review contract documents, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change orders.
• Coordinate closely with project superintendents, engineers, field personnel, subcontractors, designers, owners, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs and prepare forecasts, cost reports, and financial projections.
• Identify potential project risks, delays, design conflicts, and constructability issues and develop appropriate solutions.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and applicable environmental and safety requirements.
• Support equipment procurement, installation, startup, testing, commissioning, and turnover activities as applicable to water/wastewater facilities.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates regarding schedule, cost, quality, safety, procurement, and project risks.
• Manage change orders, claims, documentation, and contract correspondence.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout all phases of construction.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide leadership to Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and other members of the project team.
• Ensure timely and successful project closeout, including punch-list completion, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, commissioning documentation, and final acceptance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of construction/project management experience, preferably with a general contractor or construction manager.
• Demonstrated experience delivering water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience with treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, process piping, underground utilities, or similar infrastructure strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, cost control, change management, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with municipal or public-sector clients in Florida is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with South Florida water/wastewater agencies and infrastructure projects is a plus.

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA:

• 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
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com.

OHLA ADA Message: 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. 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; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: 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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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