Senior Program/Construction Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Bethlehem, PA

42d • $135,000 - $140,000

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking two Senior Program/Construction Managers to join our PMCM Team in Bethlehem, PA. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee capital projects from concept to completion, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and help drive our mission to create cleaner, safer, and more resilient communities. What You'll Do: Manage and oversee all aspects of capital projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery for a diverse portfolio including schools, municipal buildings, and commercial facilities Serve as the owner’s representative, collaborating closely with clients to ensure their needs are met across all project sites Lead and mentor project teams, setting vision and strategy for other Project Managers and supporting their professional growth Communicate project updates clearly to clients, management, and teams; prepare for and participate in monthly project review meetings Develop and sell project work with clients, embracing a “seller/doer” role to drive business growth Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documents Oversee project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management Resolve challenges with urgency, exercising sound judgment and discretion

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required; or equivalent combination of experience and licensure
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience, minimum of 8 years in project management required
• Design experience and knowledge of multi-prime contracts required
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or construction principles and schedules required
• Proven experience leading public clients through design and construction, especially on school and municipal projects
• Strong client relationship management and ability to interpret contract requirements
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
• Proven ability to manage project accounting processes (budgeting, forecasts, cash management)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead initiatives to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suit required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and/or Deltek Vision preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt style for various audiences
• Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

• Consulting industry experience highly preferred
• PE, AIA, CCM, or CEM license preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of capital projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery for a diverse portfolio including schools, municipal buildings, and commercial facilities
• Serve as the owner’s representative, collaborating closely with clients to ensure their needs are met across all project sites
• Lead and mentor project teams, setting vision and strategy for other Project Managers and supporting their professional growth
• Communicate project updates clearly to clients, management, and teams; prepare for and participate in monthly project review meetings
• Develop and sell project work with clients, embracing a “seller/doer” role to drive business growth
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and closeout documents
• Oversee project accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management
• Resolve challenges with urgency, exercising sound judgment and discretion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees