Project Manager II - OPM

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager II - OPM to join our PMCM Team in Boston, MA.

You will oversee cities, towns, and higher education capital projects from planning through closeout, acting as a trusted client partner and coordinating resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful outcomes. You will develop project scopes, manage finances, lead meetings, and implement controls while collaborating with internal teams to grow project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent combination of experience and licensure.
• Minimum of 7 years in the construction industry with at least 4 years in project management.
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles and project scheduling.
• Experience managing client relationships and interpreting contract requirements.
• Experience with proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documentation.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive them to successful completion.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage cities, towns, and higher education capital projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring goals, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Serve as a trusted client partner and consultant, addressing technical, financial, and logistical needs.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and Work Breakdown Structures with technical teams.
• Coordinate contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation; maintain records.
• Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, cash flow, and subcontractor billings.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress updates to clients, management, and teams.
• Implement project controls, quality, and health & safety plans to ensure delivery.
• Support proposal development and collaborate to win new opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Client relationships

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, science, planning, engineering management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

MS Office Suite

Job description

Join Us

Advance Capital Project Success as a Project Manager II - OPM — Guiding Clients from Vision to Completion

Are you a proactive project leader who thrives on managing the details that keep capital projects moving forward? Do you enjoy partnering with clients, technical teams, and project stakeholders to solve challenges, maintain momentum, and deliver high-quality results?

Join Us

Advance Capital Project Success as a Project Manager II - OPM — Guiding Clients from Vision to Completion

Are you a proactive project leader who thrives on managing the details that keep capital projects moving forward? Do you enjoy partnering with clients, technical teams, and project stakeholders to solve challenges, maintain momentum, and deliver high-quality results?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager II - OPM to join our PMCM Team in Boston, MA, where you will help manage and oversee cities, towns, and higher education capital projects from planning through closeout. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted client partner, supporting project delivery, coordinating resources, managing schedules and budgets while helping clients navigate the technical, financial, and logistical needs that drive successful outcomes.

What You\'ll Do

• Manage cities, towns, and higher education capital projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring project goals, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are achieved
• Serve as a trusted client partner and consultant, proactively addressing technical, financial, and logistical project needs
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and Work Breakdown Structures in collaboration with technical teams
• Coordinate contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation while maintaining accurate project records
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, cash flow, and subcontractor billings
• Lead project meetings and provide clear progress updates to clients, management, and project teams
• Implement project controls, quality management processes, and health and safety plans to support successful project delivery
• Support proposal development and collaborate with internal teams to help secure and grow project opportunities

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required; or equivalent combination of experience and licensure
• Minimum of 7 years of construction industry experience required, including 4 years of project management experience
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles and project scheduling
• Demonstrated success building and managing client relationships and interpreting contract requirements
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documentation
• Proven experience managing project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects while driving initiatives to successful completion
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required; MS Project, Primavera P6, and/or Deltek Vision experience preferred
• Ability to travel as needed required
• Experience with MSBA, MBTA or public safety is preferred
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred
• Professional licensure preferred

Why You\'ll Love It Here

• Deliver meaningful projects that strengthen communities and support critical infrastructure investments
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a culture that values technical excellence, client service, and teamwork
• Gain exposure to diverse capital projects while expanding your project management and leadership skills

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

Salary Range

$130,000 - $150,000

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.