Project Manager I

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is looking to hire a Project Manager I to work remotely at a client site and report to our Boston, Massachusetts office.

The Project Manager I will be responsible for the overall management and oversight of projects within the group. Primary functions include interfacing with the market teams, client and project teams. The Project Manager I will work effectively and efficiently to complete projects within the scope, budget and schedule. The Project Manager I is responsible for managing the overall client relationship including any technical, financial or logistical issues that may arise.

Specifically, the Project Manager I, will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for preparing proposals including development of scope, schedule and budget by coordinating with CHA technical groups and market staff
• Responsible for meeting the client’s needs and addressing issues that arise during the project
• Develop and determine projects tasks through coordination with technical task managers
• Responsible for developing a comprehensive project schedule and communicating updates to the client, management and project team; manage project completion through project scheduling, expediting of required submissions and the management of the document submittals/approvals; exercise judgment and discretion and implement project controls while maintaining project quality
• Responsible for coordination of contracts with client, subcontractors, purchase orders, daily correspondence, and all other project related documents
• Develop project plan and Quality Management Plan as required
• Conduct regular project progress meetings with client manager and provides progress reports to project team
• Communicate with project team and technical task managers so that the project is being delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible per the contract documents
• Maintain electronic project directory including all relevant project information including contracts, subcontracts, invoices, critical correspondence and general project files
• Prepare for and attend monthly Project Review meetings with Operations
• Responsible for all project financials including revenue, multiplier, gross margin, budget, forecast, cash flow, subcontractor billings/payments, and manages project to maintain positive cash flow throughout its life cycle
• Review, manage and approve subcontractor payments
• Manage subcontractor selection process and execute subcontractor notice to proceeds
• Responsible for preparation and submission of project close-out documents for the client
• Provide a high level of service and responsiveness to client and co-workers

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree Civil engineering or a related field. The successful candidate will also have a minimum of two (2) years of Construction Project management or design experience, including two (2) years of experience contributing to meetings with Architects and consultants.

$68,640 - $75,000

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. 

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.