CHA Consulting, Inc.

Project Manager III

CHA Consulting, Inc.$125K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Planning, or related field
  • Minimum of 9 years of industry experience
  • 6 years of project management experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Experience in substation design, district energy, or power generation preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management software preferred
  • Strong client relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposal development and coordinate with technical teams
  • Serve as the primary client partner and ensure communication throughout projects
  • Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and coordinate project tasks
  • Manage project schedules, deliverables, and quality controls
  • Oversee project financials, including budgets and cash flow
  • Direct contract administration and maintain critical project documentation
  • Lead regular project meetings and provide updates to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Manage diverse projects in energy generation and infrastructure
  • Expand leadership impact by mentoring teams and shaping solutions
Full Job Description
Project Manager III

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to join our Generation & Energy Management Team in Hartford, CT; Albany, NY; Reading, PA; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; or Knoxville, TN. In this role, you will lead the execution of diverse generation and energy-focused projects, working alongside industry experts to deliver innovative solutions across power and thermal systems, district energy networks, renewable technologies, and utility infrastructure programs that create lasting value for our clients.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead proposal development and create clear scopes, schedules, and budgets in coordination with technical teams
  • Serve as the primary client partner, addressing needs proactively and ensuring strong communication throughout each project
  • Develop project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and direct task coordination across multidisciplinary project teams
  • Manage project schedules, deliverables, approvals, and quality controls to keep work on track and aligned with contract requirements
  • Oversee project financials-including budgets, forecasts, revenue, and cash flow-maintaining strong financial performance
  • Direct contract administration, subcontractor coordination, and critical project documentation
  • Lead regular project meetings and provide timely progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders
  • Support marketing efforts, help identify new opportunities, and contribute to the growth of CHA's Generation & Energy Management portfolio


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or related field required
  • Minimum of 9 years of industry experience required, including 6 years of project management experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Experience with substation design, district energy, or power generation projects strongly preferred
  • Prior design engineering experience preferred
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and interpret client contract requirements
  • Demonstrated experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents required
  • Experience managing project accounting processes-including forecasting, budgeting, revenue, and cash flow-required
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
  • Ability to solve problems independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
  • Ability to travel as needed required
  • Consulting industry experience highly preferred


Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Manage diverse assignments spanning power generation, thermal systems, renewable energy, district energy, and utility infrastructure initiatives
  • Expand your leadership impact by mentoring project teams, building strong client relationships, and helping shape solutions from strategy through execution

Curious about the impactful work our Generation & Energy Management team is doing? Explore how CHA helps clients optimize energy performance, reduce operational costs, and deliver sustainable facility solutions by visiting: CHA Generation & Energy Management.

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $140,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

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About CHA Consulting, Inc.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company offers services in the areas of transportation, water resources, environmental, facilities, and energy. CHA Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Albany, New York. The company has more than 1,400 employees and operates offices across the United States and Canada.
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