Sr. Highway Project Manager

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.

• 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

• 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 required
• PMP certification, PE (Professional Engineer) or equivalent professional license preferred
• Consulting industry experience highly preferred

• Lead transformative transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity for communities across the region
• Partner with transportation planners, engineers, environmental specialists, and infrastructure…