Assistant Financial Project Manager

Assistant Financial Project Manager

Location: Albany, NY

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Financial Project Manager to join its Electric Transmission Team in Albany, NY. This is an opportunity to support project managers, coordinate daily operations, and help deliver high‑quality results that move projects from vision to reality.

• Support project financials by helping set up WBS structures, updating forecasts, and tracking key metrics.
• Assist in preparing proposals, developing scope, schedules, and budgets alongside technical and market teams.
• Address client needs and resolve project issues with professionalism and care.
• Support the planning and implementation of projects from inception to completion, tracking deliverables and reporting progress as well as purchase orders and payment coordination.
• Assist project managers with budgeting, billing steps, and monthly closeout tasks that keep projects moving.
• Create project timelines and schedules with minimal supervision.
• Facilitate communication between office and field staff, ensuring daily operational tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Support compliance with specifications and project schedule and budget requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience required with a proven ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule of technical tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and project‑management software required; knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high‑paced environment.
• Motivated self‑starter who works well independently and supports management.
• Adaptable, calm under pressure, and skilled in problem‑solving and negotiation.
• PMP certification preferred.

• Support impactful 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, teamwork, and project excellence.
• Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for local travel, professional development, and exposure to diverse project sites.

Discover our innovative projects and commitment to grid resiliency and energy solutions by visiting:

$80,000 - $85,000

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.