CHA Consulting, Inc.

Project Team Leader

CHA Consulting, Inc.$180K — $210K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering experience with technical leadership and project management
  • Experience in water/wastewater treatment
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialties
  • Proven leadership and strategic client-focused skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a team of water/wastewater professionals
  • Oversee staffing levels and resource allocation for project delivery
  • Mentor technical staff and promote high-quality work
  • Directly manage water/wastewater projects from planning to closeout
  • Monitor project financial performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Maintain clear communication with leadership and project teams
  • Champion quality control and risk management for project audits

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful water/wastewater projects
  • Collaboration with a passionate team valuing innovation and growth
  • Flexible and supportive work environment
  • Contribution to high-visibility infrastructure projects
  • Engagement in meaningful work that strengthens community resilience
Full Job Description
Project Team Leader

What You'll Do:

  • Lead and inspire a team of water/wastewater professionals, keeping a pulse on team morale and engagement and fostering engagement, collaboration, and technical excellence
  • Oversee staffing levels, resource allocation, and operational activities to support the successful delivery of water/wastewater projects
  • Mentor and develop technical staff and managers, promoting high-quality work that meets safety, schedule, and budget expectations
  • Directly manage water/wastewater projects of varying size and complexity-from planning and proposals through execution and closeout
  • Monitor project financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support business practice goals
  • Maintain clear, consistent communication with leadership and project teams, sharing performance updates, milestones, and successes
  • Champion quality control, risk management, and project audits to ensure reliable, compliant, and resilient water/wastewater solutions


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required; including technical leadership and project management experience
  • Experience in water/wastewater treatment
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
  • Proven success as a leader-strategic, technically astute, and client-focused
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
  • Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
  • Strong background in business development and client relationships
  • Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company
  • Strong experience with project budgeting and financial oversight


Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Take the lead on meaningful water and wastewater projects that protect public health, preserve natural resources, and strengthen community resilience
  • Collaborate with a passionate team of water professionals who value innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous technical growth
  • Thrive in a flexible, supportive work environment while contributing to high-visibility infrastructure projects that make a lasting difference

Curious about the impactful work our Water team is doing? Explore how our team is delivering innovative water/wastewater solutions that protect vital resources and strengthen communities by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/water-wastewater-sewer/

Salary Range:

$180,000 - $210,000

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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