Senior Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 198,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex capital projects from planning through completion. You will manage client relationships, mentor PMs, and drive strategy to deliver on time, on budget, and to the highest quality outcomes.

This role requires a BS in Engineering or related field, 11+ years of experience, and proficiency in budgeting, forecasting and project controls. Travel as needed; salary aligns with senior leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or related field; or equivalent experience/licensure.
• Minimum 11 years of industry experience, including 8 years in project management.
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles and schedules.
• Strong client relationship management and ability to interpret contract requirements.
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documents.
• Proven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, cash management).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead initiatives.
• MS Office proficiency; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and/or Deltek Vision preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of capital projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery across a diverse portfolio.
• Serve as trusted advisor, collaborating with clients to meet their needs across sites.
• Lead and mentor project teams, setting vision and strategy for other PMs and supporting growth.
• Communicate project updates clearly to clients, management, and teams; participate in monthly reviews.
• Develop and sell project work with clients in a seller/doer role to drive growth.
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documents.
• Oversee project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budgeting/Cash management

Leadership

Proposals/Plans

Communication

MS Office

MS Project/Primavera

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/related field

Professional license (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

Job Overview

Senior Project Manager

Location: US-GA-Atlanta

Job ID: 7791

# Positions: 1

Category: PM/CM - Owner's Rep

Join Us

Turn Vision into Results as a Senior Project Manager - Build Stronger Communities and Drive Meaningful Projects

Do you have a passion for leading complex projects from concept through completion? Are you energized by building trusted partnerships, mentoring teams, and delivering solutions that make a measurable difference?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our PMCM Team in Atlanta, GA. In this influential role, you'll provide strategic direction from project planning through execution, cultivate key client relationships, and play an essential role in advancing projects that improve infrastructure, quality of life, and long‑term community resilience.

What You'll Do

• Manage and oversee all aspects of capital projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery for a diverse portfolio including schools, municipal buildings, and commercial facilities
• Serve as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with clients to ensure their needs are met across all project sites
• Lead and mentor project teams, setting vision and strategy for other Project Managers and supporting their professional growth
• Communicate project updates clearly to clients, management, and teams; prepare for and participate in monthly project review meetings
• Develop and sell project work with clients, embracing a "seller/doer" role to drive business growth
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documents
• Oversee project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management

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, including 8 years of project management experience
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles and schedules required
• Strong client relationship management and ability to interpret 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)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead initiatives to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and/or Deltek Vision preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred
• Professional license preferred
• Ability to travel as needed

Why You'll Love It Here

• Oversee complex capital and infrastructure initiatives that strengthen communities and deliver lasting value for clients and stakeholders
• Play a key role in guiding project direction, driving business growth, and influencing decisions that contribute to long‑term success
• Take on leadership opportunities, mentor emerging professionals, and continue growing through impactful work and professional development

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

$198,000 - $242,000

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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