About the Role
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- MS Project
- Primavera P6
- Deltek Vision
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Location
- Hartford, CT
- Albany, NY
- Reading, PA
- Atlanta, GA
- Tampa, FL
- Knoxville, TN
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 9 years of industry experience
- 6 years of project management experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 - $140,000
Benefits
- 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.
About the Company
- At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams.
- Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results.
- Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.
Equal Opportunity
- We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination.
- To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
