Senior Construction Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Impactful project involvement

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in New York to lead major capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery. In this pivotal role, you will foster client relationships and mentor project teams, while adhering to compliance and safety standards.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with required travel throughout regional project sites. The role demands a strong background in project management, engineering principles, and a passion for community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of industry experience, with 8 years of project management.
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and construction principles.
• Experience preparing proposals and project plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of private and public sector projects.
• Serve as advisor for clients and manage project teams.
• Prepare project financials and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Construction principles

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

Join Us:

Step Into a High‑Impact Senior Construction Project Manager Role — Shape the Future of Community Infrastructure

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable projects that make a difference in your community? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, leading teams to success and building lasting client relationships?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our PMCM Team in Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; or Rochester, NY. In this pivotal role, you’ll champion major capital projects from concept to completion, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and help drive our mission to create cleaner, safer, and more resilient communities.

This position may be eligible for ahybrid work arrangement that includes both office and work from days based on location and project needs; however, during active construction, routineon‑site presence and regulartravel to project sites are required. Assignments are primarily regional, with expected travel throughout the Hudson Valley, North Country, Capital District, and Central New York, and reporting to the assigned office as needed.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of private and public sector projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality completion
• Serve as an advisor for clients, collaborating closely to ensure their needs are met across all project sites and assist in identifying and hiring project employees
• Lead and mentor project teams, setting vision and strategy for other Project Managers and supporting the professional growth of junior staff
• Communicate project updates clearly to clients, management, and teams; prepare for and participate in monthly project review meetings
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, project schedules and closeout documents
• Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management as well as interfacing with financial institutions to secure project funds
• Oversee adherence to project-specific Health and Safety Plans (HASP) and Quality Management Plans, ensuring all projects achieve the necessary QA/QC compliance standards
• Develop and sell project work with clients, embracing a “seller/doer” role to drive business growth in addition to leading marketing plan development

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 11 years of industry experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles and schedules required
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships and interpreting client contract requirements
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
• Proven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, cash management)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and/or Deltek Vision preferred
• Ability to solve problems with urgency and independently drive initiatives from concept to completion while overseeing multiple projects
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
• Consulting industry experience and/or experience managing client relationships with investor-owned utilities is highly preferred
• Professional licensure preferred
• Regular travel required

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Lead projects that transform communities and support client goals from concept to completion
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and accelerate your growth from day one in a culture that values innovation, advocacy, and project excellence

Curious about the impactful work our PMCM team is doing? Discover our commitment to leadership, technical excellence, and client success by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/program-owners-project-management/.

Salary Range:

$165,000 - $175,000

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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