CHA Consulting, Inc. · 15 hours ago
Senior Underground Utilities Project Manager
Syracuse, NY, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
11+ years expCHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underground Utilities Project Manager to join our Gas Team as a seller/doer—driving project execution, deepening client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions. This role involves overseeing gas engineering projects, managing client relationships, and leading project managers to ensure the successful delivery of impactful projects.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Oversee the full lifecycle of gas engineering projects—from scoping and proposal development to scheduling, budgeting, and quality management
Prepare proposals, project plans, project schedules, extra work authorizations, submittals, and project closeout documents to ensure on-time, compliant project delivery
Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management by serving as the primary client contact, resolving issues, anticipating needs, and ensuring alignment across all project phases
Manage project financials, including forecasting, cash flow, resource allocation, and subcontractor payments
Act 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management or a related field is required
Minimum of 11 years of industry experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships and interpreting client contract requirements
Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents required
Proven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, cash management)
Ability to solve problems with urgency and independently drive initiatives from concept to completion while overseeing multiple projects
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and/or Deltek Vision preferred
Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiences and work in a collaborative environment
Experience utilizing problem-solving skills, exercising discretion, and making independent judgments required
Ability to travel as needed required
Preferred
Consulting industry experience and/or experience managing client relationships with investor-owned utilities highly preferred
PMP certification, PE or equivalent professional license preferred
Company
CHA Consulting, Inc.
CHA Consulting, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.08M2003-05-21Grant· $1.08M
Leadership Team
Dom Bernardo
Vice President and CFO
Amanda Nappi
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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