Project Manager III

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
• Ability to solve problems independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel as needed required
• Congratulations to our Generation & Energy Management team for their impactful work! Learn more at: CHA Generation & Energy Management

Qualifications

• Consulting industry experience highly preferred

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management expertise
• Client relationship management
• Financial management and budgeting
• Technical knowledge in power generation, thermal systems, renewable energy, district energy, and utility infrastructure

Benefits

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000

Pay

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.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project demands and client needs.