Senior Underground Utilities Project Manager

Overview

Build Your Career as Senior Underground Utilities Project Manager — Strengthen Gas Infrastructure & Advance Energy Transition

Are you a forward-thinking project management professional ready to lead complex gas infrastructure projects that support safety, reliability, and the evolving energy transition? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where strategic leadership and technical expertise help modernize utility networks and build a more resilient energy grid?

CHA 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 in Albany, NY;
Norwell, MA;
Syracuse, NY; or working remotely
. This is your opportunity to lead impactful work, develop new business, and mentor future project leaders.

• 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

• 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
• Consulting industry experience and/or experience managing client relationships with investor-owned utilities highly preferred
• Ability to travel as needed required
• PMP certification, PE or equivalent professional license preferred

• Lead high-impact gas projects that support energy reliability and the transition to cleaner, modernized systems
• Mentor and inspire the next generation of gas engineering and project management talent
• Join a growth-oriented, mission-driven team committed to technical excellence and client success

Curious about the impactful work our Gas Team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to grid reliability and regulatory compliance by visiting:

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $150,000

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.

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