Senior Project Manager, Energy & Generation Programs

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to lead generation and energy-management projects across multiple sites, including Hartford, CT; Knoxville, TN; and other locations. You will guide planning through delivery, manage client relationships, and ensure successful execution of complex energy initiatives.

The role requires a PE license, extensive PM experience, and ability to travel. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and contract administration while mentoring teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or related field required
• 9+ years of industry experience with 6+ years in project management required; PE license required
• 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
• Experience with proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
• Experience managing project accounting processes—forecasting, budgeting, revenue, and cash flow—required
• MS Office Suite required; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, Deltek Vision preferred

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

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Proposal development

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Travel readiness

Contract interpretation

Team collaboration

Forecasting & budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to lead generation and energy-management projects across multiple sites, including Hartford, CT; Knoxville, TN; and other locations. You will guide planning through delivery, manage client relationships, and ensure successful execution of complex energy initiatives.

The role requires a PE license, extensive PM experience, and ability to travel. You will oversee budgets, schedules, and contract administration while mentoring teams and