Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Power your career as an Assistant Project Manager learn, collaborate, and drive electric distribution projects forward.

Are you ready to grow your project management expertise while playing a hands-on role in work that makes a real difference? Do you enjoy working in dynamic, team-driven environments where strong communication, organization, and follow-through are key to success?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Electric Distribution Team in Albany, NY. In this role, you'll partner closely with project managers and technical teams to support day-to-day project coordination, keep work moving forward, and help deliver high-quality solutions that turn complex ideas into impactful outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Support project financials by helping set up WBS structures, updating forecasts, and tracking key metrics
• Assist in preparing proposals, developing scope, schedules, and budgets alongside technical and market teams
• Address client needs and resolve project issues with professionalism and care
• Support the planning and implementation of projects from inception to completion, tracking deliverables and reporting progress as well as purchase orders and payment coordination
• Assist project managers with budgeting, billing steps, and monthly closeout tasks that keep projects moving
• Create project timelines and schedules with minimal supervision
• Facilitate communication between office and field staff, ensuring daily operational tasks are completed efficiently and effectively
• Support compliance with specifications and project schedule and budget requirements

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience required with a proven ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule of technical tasks
• Experience with MONDAY platform is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and project management software required; knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skillsboth written and verbal
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-paced environment
• Motivated self-starter who works well independently and supports management
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation
• PMP certification preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Support impactful projects that transform communities and support client goals from concept to completion
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and accelerate your growth from day one in a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and project excellence
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for local travel, professional development, and exposure to diverse project sites

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

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.