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CHA Consulting, Inc. lists this Project Manager II opportunity in town of colonie, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Us:
Strengthen the Future of Power Delivery as a Project Manager II — Lead Critical Electric Transmission Projects
Are you an experienced project manager ready to guide complex infrastructure projects that strengthen grid reliability? Do you excel at coordinating technical teams, managing project performance, and building trusted relationships with utility clients?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager II to join our Electric Transmission Team in Albany, NY; Syracuse, NY; or Rochester, NY . In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary projects supporting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of electric overhead transmission systems.
What You'll Do:
Manage electric overhead transmission projects from planning and design through delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with contract requirements
Build and maintain strong client relationships while developing a clear understanding of project goals, technical needs, and expectations
Coordinate project scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, approvals, and quality controls across multidisciplinary teams
Manage contracts, purchase orders, project documentation, and ongoing coordination with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, while ensuring timely payments and accurate reporting
Lead monthly project review meetings, communicating progress and updates to clients, management, and project teams
Develop and implement health and safety plans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, quality standards, and permitting requirements
Support proposal development, identify new business opportunities, and help expand CHA’s electric overhead transmission services
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or a related field required
Minimum of 7 years of industry experience required, including 4 years of project management experience
Proven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, and cash management) as well as prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
Experience with Microsoft Office required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek VantagePoint preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
Experience leveraging problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
Ability to travel as needed and work collaboratively with technical teams
Consulting experience preferred
PMP, PE or equivalent professional license preferred
Why You'll Love It Here:
Lead critical electric overhead transmission projects that strengthen grid reliability, resiliency, and long-term energy delivery
Collaborate with experienced engineers, designers, and project professionals supporting overhead transmission infrastructure
Advance your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values technical excellence, client service, and professional growth
Curious about the impactful work our Electric Transmission team is doing? Discover how CHA supports grid resiliency, infrastructure modernization, and the energy transition by visiting: CHA Electric Transmission.
Salary Range:
$115,000 - $130,000
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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