Highway Project Manager- Upstate/ Central New York

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

We are currently seeking a Highway Project Manager- Upstate/Central New Yorkto join our Transportation – Highway & Rail Team at our office in either Colonie, NY; Syracuse, NY; Rochester, NY; or Buffalo, NY. 

CHA was founded more than 70 years ago to design innovative transportation infrastructure. Our highway professionals have planned, developed and provided solutions to municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations, public and private authorities, and state transportation agencies. Addressing the immediate travel needs and expectations of today’s society and anticipating the mobility and modal challenges and opportunities of the future requires comprehensive planning, engineering and a commitment to innovation and sustainable design. CHA’s transportation team embraces new challenges from roads and highways to roundabouts and rail lines.

At CHA, the Highway Project Manager- Upstate/ Central New York works diligently to complete projects within the scope, budget, and schedule. This key role is responsible for managing the overall client relationship including any technical, financial, or logistical issues that may arise. Our Project Managers are skilled collaborators who are experts at problem solving and adapting and staying calm under pressure. The Highway Project Manager- Upstate/ Central New York sells and develops work with specific clients, ultimately leading to a “seller/doer” dual role. By understanding our client’s challenges, building partnerships with them, and providing creative solutions to those challenges, the professional in this role will not only develop existing clients but also establish new ones.

The Highway Project Manager- Upstate/ Central New York coordinates contracts with the client, subcontractors, purchase orders, daily correspondence, and all other project related documents. This individual is responsible for all project financials, and reviews/manages/approves subcontractor payments. Moreover, the professional in this role clearly communicates updates to the client, management, and project team, as well as prepares for and attends monthly project review meetings with operations.

The Highway Project Manager- Upstate/ Central New York develops project specific health and safety plan in coordination with health and safety manager and communicates the plan with the project team, as well as monitors the plan. Additionally, this professional is responsible for verifying that projects meet required QA/QC compliance as determined by Quality Management Plan.

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 Engineering, Engineering Management or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
• PE or equivalent professional license preferred
• Minimum 7 years' experience required; minimum 5 years' project management experience required
• NYS Thruway Authority, NYS DOT, Fed Aid, or Pass Through project experience preferred 
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects required
• Experience managing project accounting processes to include project budgeting, forecasts and cash management required
• Experience understanding and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to track and oversee multiple projects required
• An articulate and persuasive communicator with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and other management software
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively
• A self-starter who excels in a high-paced work environment and work well independently
• Ability to travel as needed required

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.