Senior Project Manager

WHY CHA?

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 currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Infrastructure CECS Team at our Columbia, SC office.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA provides a full complement of construction administration and inspection services to monitor, record and deliver successful projects. Our inspection team includes seasoned certified construction professionals cross-trained in design, risk management, and health and safety compliance to underscore our commitment to stringent standards. Our team understands that small details can have a big impact.

At CHA, the Senior Project Manager works diligently to complete projects within the scope, budget and schedule while thoroughly understanding all project risks and applicable financial measures. This senior, key role is responsible for managing the overall client relationship including any technical, financial, or logistical issues that may arise. Our Senior Project Managers apply creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unprecedented problems. The professional in this role sells and develops work with specific clients, ultimately leading to a "seller / doer" dual role.

Our Senior Project Managers are leaders in identification of target market areas and marketing plan development. This individual clearly and successfully communicates updates to the client, management, and project team, as well as prepares for and attends monthly project review meetings with operations. Our Senior Project Managers are skilled collaborators who routinely interact with organization leaders, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others. This senior role is crucial in initiating and maintaining extensive contacts with key engineers and officials. The Senior Project Manager plays an important role in setting visions and strategies for other Project Managers and understands the professional goals of others.

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!

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required
• A minimum of 20 years progressive engineering experience is required; a minimum of 10 years of project management experience required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• Understands QA / QC procedures and understands advance business practices and laws related to engineering.
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Completely familiar with and advocates for the company's standards for quality control and compliance
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment
• An active role in a professional engineering society / organization preferred
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects required
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships
• Experience understanding and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects required
• Experience utilizing problem-solving skills, exercising discretion, and making independent judgments required
• Experience managing project accounting processes to include project budgeting, forecasts and cash management required
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite required
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Knowledge of MS Project and / or Primavera P6 preferred
• Ability to travel as needed required

SALARY RANGE : $180,000 - $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.

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. 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.