Location: Syracuse,NY, USA
WHY CHA?
Finding a better way.
At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.
CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Sr. Project Manager - Highway to join our Infrastructure - Transportation/Highway & Rail Team at our office in either Colonie, NY; Syracuse, NY; Buffalo, NY; or Rochester, NY.
YOUR IMPACT
CHA was founded more than 70 years ago to design innovative transportation infrastructure. Our highway professionals have planned, developed and provided solutions to municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations, public and private authorities, and state transportation agencies. Addressing the immediate travel needs and expectations of today's society and anticipating the mobility and modal challenges and opportunities of the future requires comprehensive planning, engineering and a commitment to innovation and sustainable design. CHA's transportation team embraces new challenges from roads and highways to roundabouts and rail lines.
The Sr. Project Manager - Highway will be responsible for the overall management and oversight of projects within the group. The professional in this role will assume the position of seller/doer with the responsibility to help sell and develop work with specific clients. Primary functions include interfacing with the market, client, and project teams. The Sr. Project Manager - Highway will assess and thoroughly understand all project risks and applicable financial measures.
At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your why at CHA!
REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management or a related degree is required; Master's Degree preferred
* Minimum 10 years' experience required including at least 8 years of project management experience
* Experience with NYS DOT, NYS Thruway Authority, Local Municipalities experience preferred
* Consulting industry experience highly preferred
* PE or equivalent professional license preferred
* PMP Certification preferred
* Ability to manage client relationships
* Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects required
* Experience in Microsoft Office suite required
* Experience understanding and interpreting client contract requirements
* Experience utilizing problem-solving skills, exercising discretion, and making independent judgments required
* Experience managing project accounting processes to include project budgeting, forecasts and cash management required
* Knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred
* Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
* An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups required
* Must have good written communication & negotiation skills
* Good interpersonal and leadership skills required
* Strong ability to work in a team environment required
* Ability to travel as needed required (within NYS)
SALARY RANGE:
$131,000 - $168,000
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 inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, 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.