Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Assistant Project Manager
- Construction

Albany, NY

Build a Strong Foundation as an Assistant Project Manager
- Construction
- Support Critical Projects and Grow Your Expertise

Are you looking to begin your career in project management and develop hands‑on experience in a supportive, team‑driven environment? Do you enjoy staying organized, collaborating with others, and learning how projects come together from start to finish?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager
- Construction to join our PMCM Team in Albany, NY, where you'll partner with project managers and technical teams, help coordinate project execution, and contribute to successful outcomes that benefit our clients and communities.

• Assist in preparing proposals, developing scope, schedules, and budgets alongside technical and market teams
• Address client needs and resolve project issues with professionalism and care
• Support the planning and implementation of projects from inception to completion, tracking deliverables and reporting progress
• Create project timelines and schedules with minimal supervision
• Facilitate communication between office and field staff, ensuring daily operational tasks are completed efficiently and effectively
• Support compliance with specifications and project schedule and budget requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, science, planning, engineering management or related field required; or equivalent combination of experience and licensure
• No prior experience required, however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and project management software; knowledge of Deltek Vision preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• 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

• Get hands‑on experience supporting projects that make a real difference, contributing to work that benefits clients and the communities they serve
• Learn alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth, in a collaborative environment that values teamwork, new ideas, and knowledge‑sharing
• Build your skills in a dynamic setting, with opportunities for local travel, professional development, and exposure to a variety of project types and environments

Curious about the impactful work our PMCM team is doing? Discover our commitment to leadership, technical excellence, and client success by visiting:

$80,000 - $90,000

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.