Project Manager III

Drive Energy Projects That Power What's Next as Project Manager III

Are you a strategic project leader who thrives on guiding complex energy initiatives from planning through delivery? Do you enjoy partnering with clients to solve operational challenges, improve system performance, and advance reliable, efficient energy solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to join our Generation & Energy Management Team in Hartford, CT; Albany, NY; Reading, PA; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; or Knoxville, TN. In this role, you will lead the execution of diverse generation and energy-focused projects, working alongside industry experts to deliver innovative solutions across power and thermal systems, district energy networks, renewable technologies, and utility infrastructure programs that create lasting value for our clients.

What You'll Do:

• Lead proposal development and create clear scopes, schedules, and budgets in coordination with 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 Generation & Energy Management portfolio

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or related field required
• Minimum of 9 years of industry experience required, including 6 years of project management experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience with substation design, district energy, or power generation projects strongly preferred
• Prior design engineering experience preferred
• 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; familiarity with MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
• 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
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Manage diverse assignments spanning power generation, thermal systems, renewable energy, district energy, and utility infrastructure initiatives
• Expand your leadership impact by mentoring project teams, building strong client relationships, and helping shape solutions from strategy through execution

Curious about the impactful work our Generation & Energy Management team is doing? Explore how CHA helps clients optimize energy performance, reduce operational costs, and deliver sustainable facility solutions.

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $140,000

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.