[Hiring] Project Manager I @CHA Consulting, Inc.

Role Description

Join Us: Deliver Resilient Electric Distribution Solutions as a Project Manager I — Power Communities Forward. Are you driven to lead projects that strengthen the electric grid and support a more resilient, reliable energy future? Do you enjoy guiding multidisciplinary teams, solving complex challenges, and partnering with clients to deliver infrastructure that communities depend on every day?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager I to join our Electric Distribution Team in a remote capacity. This position offers the opportunity to manage impactful utility projects, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to initiatives that enhance grid resiliency, storm response, and system reliability.

What You'll Do:

• Manage electric distribution projects from proposal development through completion, delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective utility infrastructure solutions.
• Oversee all aspects of project delivery, including scope, budget, and schedule, while serving as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate contracts, purchase orders, and project documentation with clients, utility partners, and subcontractors.
• Lead project financials, subcontractor payments, and monthly review meetings with operations.
• Develop project-specific health and safety plans and ensure QA/QC compliance as determined by the Quality Management Plan.
• Communicate updates clearly to clients, management, and project teams to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience required; minimum of 2 years of project management experience required.
• 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—with the 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, PE or equivalent professional license preferred.

Benefits

• Grow your career within a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on grid resiliency and energy transition initiatives.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping utilities enhance reliability, improve storm resilience, and modernize electric distribution systems.
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 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.

Culture/EEO Statement

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.