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CHA Consulting

Engineering and construction management across sectors

Program Manager Practice Leader

Business OperationsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-time$200k - $220k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
  • At least 10 years of progressive industry experience is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate a strong strategic mindset and the ability to position the practice for growth and delivery excellence.
  • The candidate must have a deep understanding of Business Practice operations, future service opportunities, and market needs.
  • The candidate must demonstrate financial management experience and solid profit-and-loss comprehension.
  • The candidate must be able to communicate persuasively and articulately one-on-one, in teams, and with large groups.
  • The candidate must be able to influence across all levels of the organization and drive results.
  • The candidate must be able to manage confidential information, resolve issues quickly, and drive initiatives to completion.
  • The candidate must be a proven relationship builder who can motivate teams and foster cross-organizational collaboration.
  • Professional technical licensure is required, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire the Owner’s Representation and Project Management team while maintaining strong awareness of morale, engagement, and talent retention.
  • Develop and execute a business-practice-specific growth strategy that positions the practice as a trusted advisor and industry leader in owner-focused program delivery.
  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality projects and services by overseeing project management standards, quality assurance, and client satisfaction.
  • Provide full profit-and-loss oversight, establish financial targets, prepare annual budgets, and manage performance against operational and financial metrics.
  • Strengthen project management excellence across the practice by guiding teams in scope, schedule, cost control, risk management, and delivery consistency.
  • Align staffing and resource plans with backlog and workload projections to support execution and optimal utilization.
  • Champion collaboration across business practices and markets to improve efficiency, share expertise, and support enterprise-wide success.
  • Contribute to client program management, including coordinating multiple projects and strategic initiatives and managing program documentation, standards, and reporting tools.
  • Support business development and market growth through proposals, interviews, client engagement, and pursuit strategy development.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.

About the Company

CHA Consulting

Engineering and construction management across sectors

CHA Consulting provides engineering, construction management, and advisory services for infrastructure and facilities, covering planning, design, project management, and construction oversight across transportation, energy, water resources, and manufacturing. It moves projects from concept to completion using integrated teams that analyze needs, design solutions, manage risk, and supervise construction to hit scope, schedule, and budget. The firm differentiates itself through a long history in transportation projects, broad multi‑disciplinary capabilities, and growth via strategic acquisitions that enable end‑to‑end services across a nationwide footprint. Its goal is to help clients plan, design, and deliver complex infrastructure and facility projects efficiently and sustainably.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Albany, NY
Founded
1952

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