Sr. Highway Project Manager

About the Role

Join CHA Consulting, Inc. as a Sr. Highway Project Manager on our Highway & Rail Team in Keene, NH; Burlington, MA; or Boston, MA. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight across a diverse portfolio of highway projects, supporting collaboration, driving best practices, and ensuring successful project delivery. This position offers remote capabilities with occasional on-site responsibilities required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of highway project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures.
• Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas.
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team.
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents.
• Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards.
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met.
• Provide technical development and facilitate external presentations to clients, the general public, regulatory agencies, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• NHDOT and/or MassDOT experience strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas.
• Advanced proficiency in engineering software as well as Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of MS Project and Deltek Vision preferred.
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and transportation regulations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes.
• Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts.
• Active participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

• Lead transformative highway projects that shape the future of mobility and infrastructure.
• Mentor and inspire talented teams dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.
• Collaborate with industry experts and company leadership in a flexible work environment.

Pay

Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000. 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.