Senior Program/Construction Manager

Lead with Impact as a Senior Program/Construction Manager — Shape the Future of Community Infrastructure

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable projects that make a difference in your community? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, leading teams to success and building lasting client relationships?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Senior Program/Construction Managers to join our PMCM Team in Bethlehem, PA. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee capital projects from concept to completion, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and help drive our mission to create cleaner, safer, and more resilient communities.

• Manage and oversee all aspects of capital projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery for a diverse portfolio including schools, municipal buildings, and commercial facilities
• Serve as the owner’s representative, collaborating closely with clients to ensure their needs are met across all project sites
• Lead and mentor project teams, setting vision and strategy for other Project Managers and supporting their professional growth
• Communicate project updates clearly to clients, management, and teams; prepare for and participate in monthly project review meetings
• Develop and sell project work with clients, embracing a “seller/doer” role to drive business growth
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documents
• Oversee project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Resolve challenges with urgency, exercising sound judgment and discretion

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required; or equivalent combination of experience and licensure
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience, minimum of 8 years in project management required
• Design experience and knowledge of multi-prime contracts required
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles and schedules required
• Proven experience leading public clients through design and construction, especially on school and municipal projects
• Strong client relationship management and ability to interpret contract requirements
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
• Proven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, cash management)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead initiatives to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and/or Deltek Vision preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred
• PE, AIA, CCM, or CEM license preferred
• Ability to travel as needed

• Lead 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, advocacy, and project excellence
• Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for travel and professional development

Curious about the impactful work our PMCM team is doing? Discover our commitment to leadership, technical excellence, and client success by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/program-owners-project-management/.

$135,000 - $140,000

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.