Sr. Highway Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Highway Project Manager to guide complex infrastructure programs from vision to delivery.

This role oversees planning, design and execution of highway projects across Hartford, CT; Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; or Providence, RI, with remote capabilities and occasional on-site requirements. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain client relationships to ensure successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 9 years of industry experience, including 6 years in project management.
• Experience with CTDOT is required.
• Proven ability to prepare proposals, project plans, change orders, and closeout documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development, set project scopes, schedules, and budgets with multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as primary client partner, fostering trusted relationships and achieving project goals from planning through completion.
• Develop WBS and coordinate planning across highway, rail, traffic, structural, and environmental disciplines.
• Manage project schedules, approvals, agency coordination, and quality control.
• Oversee project budgeting, forecasting, revenue, and resource management.
• Lead contract administration, consultant coordination, and project documentation.
• Facilitate meetings and provide progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support marketing efforts and identify new opportunities for CHA's Highway & Rail portfolio.

Skills

Project Management

Client relationships

Proposals & planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Scheduling & coordination

Leadership & collaboration

Strong communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Science/Planning/Engineering Management or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Sr. Highway Project Manager

Location: US-CT-Hartford | US-MA-Boston | US-MA-Burlington | US-RI-Providence | United States, Remote-Works from Home | US-CT-Rocky Hill

Join Us:

Deliver Transportation Projects That Keep Communities Moving as a Sr. Highway Project Manager - Guide Complex Infrastructure Programs from Vision to Reality

Are you a transportation professional who enjoys managing challenging highway projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity? Do you thrive at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, partnering with clients, and navigating complex project requirements to deliver successful transportation solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Highway Project Manager to join our Highway & Rail Team in Hartford, CT; Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; or Providence, RI. In this role, you'll oversee the planning, design, and execution of highway infrastructure projects that strengthen transportation networks and support the evolving needs of communities and agencies. Working closely with clients, technical specialists, and project stakeholders, you'll help drive project success from pursuit and planning through design and delivery while contributing your expertise on impactful transportation initiatives.

This position offers fully remote capabilities; however, occasional on-site responsibilities may be required if you are located near the listed CHA offices.

What You'll Do:

• Lead proposal development and establish project scopes, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with multidisciplinary transportation project teams
• Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships and ensuring project goals are achieved from planning through completion
• Develop project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and direct project planning and coordination efforts across highway, rail, traffic, structural, and environmental disciplines
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, approvals, agency coordination, and quality control processes to support successful project execution
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, and resource management
• Lead contract administration, consultant coordination, and project documentation throughout all phases of delivery
• Facilitate 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 Highway & Rail portfolio

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management or related field required
• Minimum of 9 years of industry experience required, including 6 years of project management experience
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with CTDOT required
• Proven experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents required
• Experience managing project accounting processes-including forecasting, budgeting, revenue, and cash flow-required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to solve problems independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
• Ability to travel as needed required
• PMP certification, PE (Professional Engineer) or equivalent professional license preferred
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead transformative transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity for communities across the region
• Partner with transportation planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and infrastructure experts to deliver complex, multidisciplinary solutions
• Build long-term relationships with clients, transportation agencies, and key stakeholders while helping shape future infrastructure investments

Curious about the impactful work our Highway & Rail team is doing? Discover how CHA is enhancing transportation infrastructure through innovative highway, roadway, rail, bridge, and multimodal solutions by visiting: CHA Highway & Rail.

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $180,000

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 forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, 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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