Assistant Project Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support project financials by helping set up WBS structures, updating forecasts, and tracking key metrics
• Aid 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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 skills—both written and verbal
• Motivated self-starter who works well independently and supports management
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem-solving and negotiation
• PMP certification preferred

Qualifications

• Salary Range: $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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.