Project Manager (Licensed Architect)

Overview Who is OHLA USA ?

We are a global construction and infrastructure company dedicated to building a better, safer, and more sustainable world for generations to come. With projects spanning across Europe, Latin America, and North America, we bring international expertise and innovative solutions to the communities we serve. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build—and this is only possible with our greatest asset: our people !

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and embrace challenges and opportunities.

OHLA Building, a division of OHLA USA, is a leading general contractor specializing in vertical construction, delivering high-quality commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects. With a focus on operational excellence, safety, and client satisfaction, we bring decades of experience to complex building environments—ranging from high-rises and schools to government and infrastructure-related vertical structures.

OHLA USA’s Building Division is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a vertical construction project in Miami. This candidate is a Florida-registered Architect minimum of 5 years with a strong background in managing complex building projects from early design through construction and closeout. This role serves as a key leader and liaison between the owner, design partners, consultants, and OHLA project teams to ensure successful project delivery aligned with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

Responsibilities Project Leadership & Design-Build Execution

• Lead all phases of a Progressive Design-Build project, from preconstruction and design development through construction and closeout.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the owner, architect-of-record, consultants, and internal OHLA teams.
• Collaborate closely with designers during early design phases to provide constructability reviews, cost input, schedule validation, and value-based solutions.
• Provide regular project updates, risk assessments, and performance reports to senior management.
• Foster a collaborative, transparent environment consistent with progressive design-build best practices.

Planning, Scheduling & Field Coordination

• Develop and manage the overall project schedule, including design milestones, permitting, procurement, and construction activities.
• Coordinate closely with the Superintendent and field teams to align design decisions with construction sequencing and site logistics.
• Lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, design coordination meetings, and internal project reviews.
• Monitor progress against milestones and proactively implement corrective actions as needed.

Cost Management & Change Control

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost models, forecasts, and cash flow throughout all phases of the project.
• Support open-book cost tracking and cost transparency typical of Progressive Design-Build delivery.
• Issue and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Evaluate cost impacts related to design evolution, scope refinement, and field conditions.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with contract documents, design intent, Florida Building Code, and local permitting requirements.
• Work in partnership with the Superintendent to enforce OHLA’s safety policies, site-specific safety plans, and OSHA standards.
• Oversee quality control efforts across design and construction phases.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and regulatory approvals.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong, professional relationships with the client, design partners, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure client goals, functional requirements, and budget constraints are clearly understood and incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support business development efforts by delivering a positive client experience that promotes repeat work.

Closeout & Turnover

• Lead project closeout activities, including punch list completion, final inspections, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure delivery of warranties, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and final project records.
• Coordinate facility handover and orientation as required by the client.

Qualifications

• Licensed Architect registered in the State of Florida (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management for vertical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction services, constructability, cost modeling, and schedule integration.
• Experience managing projects in South Florida preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Proven knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, contracts, RFI/change order processes, and field operations.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and construction software such as Autodesk Build, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, or equivalent.

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/

HLA 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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