Bridge Senior Project Manager

Bridge Senior Project Manager

Location: US‑NY‑Buffalo | US‑NY‑Rochester | US‑NY‑Albany | US‑NY‑Syracuse

Job : 7163 | # Positions: 2 |
Category: Transportation – Bridge

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.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Bridge Senior Project Manager to join our Infrastructure – Bridge Team at our Albany, NY;
Buffalo, NY;
Rochester, NY; or Syracuse, NY office.

CHA’s bridge team has been recognized as one of the leading innovators in the industry. We are on the forefront of bridge design, developing new solutions that reduce cost and maintenance and utilize accelerated bridge construction (ABC) techniques to reduce road‑closure impacts. We incorporate collaborative and diverse thinking with practical and cost‑effective designs that responsibly improve mobility and safety throughout the United States.

At CHA, the Bridge Senior Project Manager works diligently to complete projects within scope, budget, and schedule while thoroughly understanding all project risks and applicable financial measures. This senior, key role is responsible for managing the overall client relationship, including any technical, financial, or logistical issues that may arise. Our Bridge Senior Project Managers are skilled collaborators, experts at problem‑solving, and adaptable to stay calm under pressure.

The professional in this role sells and develops work with specific clients, ultimately leading to a “seller/doer” dual role.

Our Bridge Senior Project Managers are leaders in identifying target market areas and marketing plan development. This individual clearly and successfully communicates updates to the client, management, and project team, and prepares for and attends monthly project review meetings with operations. The Bridge Senior Project Manager 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!

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer License (PE) required
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required; a minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Prior bridge design experience required
• NYSDOT, Bridge NY, or NY Thruway experience preferred
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline(s) with a proven ability to practically apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.)
• Understands QA/QC procedures and understands basic business practices and laws related to engineering
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills and effectively work in a collaborative environment; proven ability to lead a team
• Proficiency with MS Office software required
• Active role in a professional engineering society/organization preferred
• Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects required
• Demonstrated experience in managing client relationships
• Experience understanding and interpreting client contract requirements
• Ability to…