Bridge Senior Project Manager

Bridge Senior Project Manager

Location: US-NY-Buffalo | US-NY-Rochester | US-NY-Albany | US-NY-Syracuse

Job : 7163

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager in the bridge segment to join our infrastructure – bridge team at our Albany, NY;
Buffalo, NY;
Rochester, NY; or Syracuse, NY office.

CHA's bridge team has been recognized as one of the leading innovators in the industry. We are on the forefront of bridge design, developing new solutions that reduce cost and maintenance and utilize accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques to reduce road closure impacts. We incorporate collaborative and diverse thinking with practical, cost‑effective designs that responsibly improve mobility and safety throughout the United States.

As a Bridge Senior Project Manager, you will work diligently to complete projects within 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 Bridge Senior Project Managers are skilled collaborators who are experts at problem solving and adapting under pressure.

The professional in this role sells and develops work with specific clients, ultimately leading to a “seller/doer” dual role.

You will lead in identifying target market areas and developing marketing plans, clearly and successfully communicating updates to the client, management and project team, and preparing for and attending monthly project review meetings with operations. The Bridge 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!

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer License (PE) required
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience and at least 8 years of project management experience
• Prior bridge design experience
• NYSDOT, Bridge NY, or NY Thruway experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)
• Understands QA/QC procedures and basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment; proven leader of a team
• Proficiency with MS Office software
• Active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
• 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
• Experience utilizing problem‑solving skills, exercising discretion, and making independent judgments
• Experience managing project accounting processes: budgeting, forecasts, and cash management
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision, MS Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred
• Articulate and persuasive communicator able to adapt communication style to various audiences
• Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)

$150,000 – $175,000

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 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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