Construction Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Albany, NY is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join the PMCM Team. You will coordinate private and public capital projects, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with clients, teams, and subcontractors to keep work moving safely and on track.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years of construction management experience, including 2+ years in project management. ProCore, Deltek Vision/VantagePoint knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Science, Planning, Engineering Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of construction management experience, including at least 2 years of project management experience.
• Working knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles, schedules, and delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project documentation from start to finish.
• Collaborate with clients, technical teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare proposals, project plans, schedules, budgets, progress updates, and Quality Management Plans with CHA teams.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, subcontractor documents, invoices, and critical communications.
• Support project controls, document submittals, QA/QC, project reviews, and closeout documentation.
• Lead regular project progress meetings and provide timely updates to clients, management, and teams.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and subcontractor billings/payments.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management or related field

Tools

ProCore

Deltek Vision

VantagePoint

Job description

Join Us:

Grow Your Career as a Construction Project Manager - Coordinate, Communicate, and Deliver Projects That Move Communities Forward

Are you ready to take the next step in your project management career and play a hands-on role in delivering capital projects that serve clients and communities across New York? Do you enjoy keeping details organized, building strong relationships, and helping project teams stay aligned from planning through closeout?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our PMCM Team in Albany, NY. In this role, you’ll support the successful delivery of capital and construction projects by coordinating with clients, technical teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to keep work moving safely, efficiently, and on track. This position will support projects throughout the Capital District and northern New York State, with travel anticipated, including a focus area approximately an hour north of Glens Falls, NY.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and support private and public capital projects by coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project documentation from start to finish
• Partner with clients, technical teams, market staff, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to address needs, resolve issues, and maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare proposals, project plans, schedules, budgets, progress updates, and Quality Management Plans in collaboration with CHA teams
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, subcontractor documents, daily correspondence, invoices, critical communications, and other project files
• Support project controls, document submittals, approvals, QA/QC requirements, project reviews, and closeout documentation
• Conduct regular project progress meetings and provide timely updates to clients, management, and project teams
• Monitor project financials, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, subcontractor billings/payments, and overall project performance
• Help support project-specific health and safety planning while promoting compliance with established project requirements

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Science, Planning, Engineering Management or related field required; or equivalent combination of experience and licensure
• Minimum of 3 years of construction management experience required, including at least 2 years of project management experience
• Working knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles, construction schedules, and project delivery practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and project management software (ProCore); knowledge of Deltek Vision and/or VantagePoint preferred
• Ability to manage scope, budget, schedule, technical tasks, project documentation, and competing priorities with confidence and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across clients, project teams, technical staff, and various stakeholder groups
• A motivated, organized, and adaptable approach with the ability to work independently, solve problems, and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of multi-prime contracts
• OSHA-10 and OSHA-30 certification preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Build your project management career while supporting meaningful capital and construction projects that strengthen communities across the Capital District and northern New York
• Collaborate with experienced PMCM professionals who will help you continue growing your technical knowledge, client-facing confidence, and project delivery skills
• Gain exposure to every stage of the project lifecycle, from proposals and planning to coordination, project controls, financial tracking, and closeout

Curious about the impactful work our PMCM team is doing? Discover our commitment to leadership, technical excellence, and client success by visiting: CHA PMCM.

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $115,000

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.

Culture/EEO Statement:

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.

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.

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