CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to join their Electric Transmission Team. This role involves leading complex high-voltage transmission initiatives, managing project schedules and financials, and serving as the primary client partner to ensure effective communication and project delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Lead proposal development and create clear scopes, schedules, and budgets in coordination with electric transmission 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 Electric Transmission portfolio
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or related field required
- Minimum of 9 years of industry experience required
- Minimum of 6 years of project management experience required
- Proven ability to manage client relationships and interpret client contract requirements
- Demonstrated 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 using Microsoft Office Suite required
- 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
- Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
- PMP certification, PE (Professional Engineer) license, or equivalent professional license preferred
- Consulting industry experience highly preferred