Project Team Leader

Join Us:

Advance Critical Gas Infrastructure as Project Team Leader — Lead with Vision, Precision, and Purpose Are you ready to lead complex gas infrastructure projects that strengthen system reliability and support safe, efficient energy delivery? Do you excel in a senior leadership role where you can shape project strategy, elevate technical teams, and guide essential utility assets through every stage of their lifecycle?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Team Leader to join our Gas Team, with opportunities to work remotely or from Albany, NY;
Syracuse, NY;
Tampa, FL; or Norwell, MA. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, guide the successful delivery of subsurface gas and electric utility infrastructure initiatives, and help clients maximize the value of their natural gas and petroleum facility assets.

What You'll Do:

Lead and inspire a team of gas engineering professionals, keeping a pulse on team morale and engagement and fostering engagement, collaboration, and technical excellence

Oversee staffing levels, resource allocation, and operational activities to support the successful delivery of gas infrastructure projects

Mentor and develop technical staff and managers, promoting high‑quality work that meets safety, schedule, and budget expectations

Directly manage subsurface gas and electric utility infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity, from planning and proposals through execution and closeout

Monitor project financial performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support business practice goals

Maintain clear, consistent communication with leadership and project teams, sharing performance updates, milestones, and successes

Champion quality control, risk management, regulatory compliance, and project audits to support safe, reliable, and resilient gas solutions

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering discipline required;
Master’s degree preferred

Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required, including technical leadership and client-facing project management experience Experience managing utility infrastructure projects required

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas with a deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office required

Proven success as a leader and ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams—strategic, technically astute, and client-focused

An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups

Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Ability to inspire, motivate, and build relationships across the company, including managing task leaders and project managers

Strong ability to resolve matters in a timely manner and lead initiatives and projects to completion with a sense of urgency

Trustworthy and able to handle confidential matters, sensitive information, and challenging situations with discretion Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, financial performance, scope development, and proposal strategy

Experience supporting natural gas transmission and distribution systems, utility permitting and regulatory compliance, construction support, and engineering oversight preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

Lead high-impact gas infrastructure projects that strengthen reliability and support the safe, efficient delivery of energy

Collaborate with experienced professionals who value technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and practical…