Project Controls Specialist

Join Us:

Are you excited by the opportunity to strengthen the systems that deliver clean, dependable water to communities? Do you thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced environments where curiosity, organization, and teamwork help drive essential infrastructure projects forward?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join our Water/Wastewater Team in Indianapolis, IN;
Evansville, IN;
Miami, FL;
Wilmington, DE; or Tampa, FL. This is your opportunity to collaborate with experts improving water quality, enhancing system performance, and delivering solutions that protect public health.

• 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 water/wastewater projects from inception to completion, tracking deliverables and reporting progress
• 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 engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, business, 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 protect public health, enhance environmental resilience, and modernize critical water systems
• Collaborate with experienced professionals who are shaping the future of water and wastewater infrastructure
• Build a strong foundation for your project management career in a culture that values teamwork, innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence

Curious about the impactful work our Water/Wastewater team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting:

$80,000 - $90,000

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.