Senior Program/Construction Manager

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CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Program/Construction Manager to join our Commercial & Institutional – PM/CM Team at our Bethlehem, PA office.

CHA is committed to delivering on-time, on-budget and high-quality projects, working closely with owners throughout the process to ensure success. We provide the necessary tools and skillset to effectively manage construction projects from schools and apartment buildings to municipal buildings and warehouses.

At CHA, the Senior Program/Construction Manager will be responsible for the overall management and oversight of capital projects within the group. This senior, key role will serve as a trusted advisor and owner representative to clients, ensuring all projects are completed according to client specifications and client needs are met across all sites. Our Senior Program/Construction Managers are skilled collaborators who are experts at problem solving and adapting and staying calm under pressure. This individual sells and develops work with specific clients, ultimately leading to a "seller/doer" dual role.

The Senior Program/Construction Manager clearly and successfully communicates updates to the client, management and project team, as well as prepares for and attends monthly project review meetings with operations. The professional in this role 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

• Oversee the management and oversight of capital projects within the group, serving as trusted advisor and owner representative to clients.
• Ensure projects are completed to client specifications and meet client needs across all sites.
• Coordinate with owners, project teams and operations to deliver on-time and on-budget outcomes.
• Lead the development of proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents.
• Communicate updates to clients and internal teams; participate in monthly project review meetings.
• Set visions and strategies for other Project Managers and support their professional goals.
• Sell and develop work with specific clients in a seller/doer capacity.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, science, planning, engineering management or a related degree or equivalent combination of experience and licensure
• Minimum of 11 years of industry experience; minimum 8 years of project management experience
• Design experience required
• Expert knowledge of project engineering and/or general construction principles and construction schedules
• Knowledge of multi-prime contracts
• Experience leading public clients on school and municipal projects through the design and construction process
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects
• Experience in project accounting processes including budgeting, forecasts and cash management
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing client relationships with investor-owned utilities is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision and MS Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to adapt communication style to various audiences
• Ability to travel as needed
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred
• Strong leadership, urgency, and ability to drive initiatives to completion; trustworthy with discretion
• Licenses such as PE, AIA, CCM, or CEM preferred

Salary Range
$130,000 - $145,000

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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Project Management

• Architecture and Planning
• Civil Engineering
• Construction

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