Assistant Project Manager - Electric Distribution

WHY CHA?

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 an Assistant Project Manager - Electric Distribution to join our Electric Distribution Team at our Colonie, NY office location.

YOUR IMPACT

CHA's distribution design engineers have the deep experience and skillset to plan, design, and permit sustainable electric distribution infrastructure and all types of utility distribution systems. To realize the dependable, cost-effective interconnection of overhead and underground assets, we visualize, analyze and optimize how the system functions with itself and outside systems, and improve energy delivery and grid resilience.

At CHA, our Assistant Project Manager tracks project deliverables and reports back to Project Managers in a timely fashion while helping coordinate and manage projects from inception to completion. This role is key in helping maintain positive vendor and client relationships.

The Assistant Project Manager plans and implements projects including proposal preparation and development of scope, schedule, and budget by coordinating with CHA technical groups and market staff. The Assistant Project Manager addresses client's needs and issues that arise during the project. The Assistant Project Manager consults with and gathers information from technicians, engineers, contractors, etc., as well as facilitates communications between office and field staff.

The Assistant Project Manager is a self-starter who excels in a high-paced work environment and is adaptable and calm under pressure.

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!

REQUIREMENTS

• Associate Degree in engineering, architecture. science, planning, engineering management or a related degree is required; Bachelor's Degree preferred

• PMP or equivalent professional license preferred

• No prior experience required, however, prior internship(s) and/or applicable coursework preferred

• Access database experience is preferred

• Proven ability to manage scope, budget, and schedule of technical tasks

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of Deltek Vision is a plus

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences

• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task effectively

• Solid problem solver

• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required

SALARY RANGE:

$67,000 - $75,000

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.

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

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.