Sr. Highway Project Manager

CHA • Hartford, CT

1d • Remote

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Highway Project Manager to join its Highway & Rail Team. The role oversees the planning, design, and execution of highway infrastructure projects that strengthen transportation networks and support community and agency needs. The position works closely with clients, technical specialists, and project stakeholders, contributing to project pursuits, planning, design, and delivery. The position offers fully remote capabilities, although occasional on-site responsibilities may be required for employees located near the listed CHA offices in Hartford, Connecticut; Boston or Burlington, Massachusetts; or Providence, Rhode Island.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management, or a related field.
• At least 9 years of industry experience, including 6 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience with CTDOT.
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents.
• Experience managing project accounting processes, including forecasting, budgeting, revenue, and cash flow.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to solve problems independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and leadership skills, with the ability to adapt communication style for different audiences.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vantagepoint.
• PMP certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, or equivalent professional license.
• Consulting industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposal development and establish project scopes, schedules, and budgets with multidisciplinary transportation teams.
• Serve as the primary client partner, build trusted relationships, and ensure project goals are achieved from planning through completion.
• Develop project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and direct planning and coordination across highway, rail, traffic, structural, and environmental disciplines.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, approvals, agency coordination, and quality control processes.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, and resource management.
• Lead contract administration, consultant coordination, and project documentation throughout project delivery.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support marketing, identify new opportunities, and contribute to growth of CHA’s Highway & Rail portfolio.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior