Project Manager III

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