Sr. Highway Project Manager

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Deliver Transportation Projects That Keep Communities Moving as a Sr. Highway Project Manager — Guide Complex Infrastructure Programs from Vision to Reality Are you a transportation professional who enjoys managing challenging highway projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity? Do you thrive at coordinating multidisciplinary teams, partnering with clients, and navigating complex project requirements to deliver successful transportation solutions?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Highway Project Manager to join our Highway & Rail Team in Hartford, CT;
Boston, MA;
Burlington, MA; or Providence, RI. In this role, you'll oversee the planning, design, and execution of highway infrastructure projects that strengthen transportation networks and support the evolving needs of communities and agencies. Working closely with clients, technical specialists, and project stakeholders, you'll help drive project success from pursuit and planning through design and delivery while contributing your expertise on impactful transportation initiatives.

This position offers fully remote capabilities; however, occasional on-site responsibilities may be required if you are located near the listed CHA offices.

What You'll Do:

Lead proposal development and establish project scopes, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with multidisciplinary transportation project teams

Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships and ensuring project goals are achieved from planning through completion

Develop project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and direct project planning and coordination efforts across highway, rail, traffic, structural, and environmental disciplines

Manage project schedules, deliverables, approvals, agency coordination, and quality control processes to support successful project execution

Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, and resource management

Lead contract administration, consultant coordination, and project documentation throughout all phases of delivery

Facilitate project meetings and provide timely progress updates to clients and internal stakeholders

Support marketing efforts, help identify new opportunities, and contribute to the growth of CHA’s Highway & Rail portfolio

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Science, Planning, Engineering Management or related field required

Minimum of 9 years of industry experience required, including 6 years of project management experience Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects

Experience with CTDOT required

Proven experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents required

Experience managing project accounting processes—including forecasting, budgeting, revenue, and cash flow—required

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vantagepoint preferred

Proven leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Ability to solve problems independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills with the ability to adapt style for various audiences

Ability to travel as needed requiredPMP certification, PE (Professional Engineer) or equivalent professional license preferred

Consulting industry experience highly preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

Lead transformative transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity for communities across the region

Partner with transportation planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and infrastructure…