Project Manager II

Project Manager II — Lead Critical Electric Transmission ProjectsAre 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 requirementsBuild and maintain strong client relationships while developing a clear understanding of project goals, technical needs, and expectationsCoordinate project scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, approvals, and quality controls across multidisciplinary teamsManage contracts, purchase orders, project documentation, and ongoing coordination with clients, regulators, and subcontractorsOversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, while ensuring timely payments and accurate reportingLead monthly project review meetings, communicating progress and updates to clients, management, and project teamsDevelop and implement health and safety plans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, quality standards, and permitting requirementsSupport proposal development, identify new business opportunities, and help expand CHA's electric overhead transmission servicesWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or a related field requiredMinimum of 7 years of industry experience required, including 4 years of project management experienceProven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, and cash management) as well as prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documentsDemonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projectsExperience with Microsoft Office required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek VantagePoint preferredExcellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiencesExperience leveraging problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgmentAbility to travel as needed and work collaboratively with technical teamsConsulting experience preferredPMP, PE or equivalent professional license preferredWhy You'll Love It Here:Lead critical electric overhead transmission projects that strengthen grid reliability, resiliency, and long-term energy deliveryCollaborate with experienced engineers, designers, and project professionals supporting overhead transmission infrastructureAdvance your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values technical excellence, client service, and professional growthCurious about the impactful work our Electric Transmission team is doing? Discover how CHA supports grid resiliency, infrastructure modernization, and the energy transition.Salary Range:$115,000 - $130,000Salary 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.