Program Manager - Infrastructure

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 a Program Manager to join our Commercial & Institutional - Commercial Services & Cost Estimating Team at our Winter, Springs FL office.

The CHA cost estimating team delivers high-quality, accurate cost consulting services to owners, architects, and construction managers at any stage from conceptual design through construction documents. With expertise in architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical estimating, we identify the implications of design and construction decisions and bring cost certainty to the project. Our estimates are accurate, prompt, and comprehensive, based on information from a nationwide network of contacts and careful analysis.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to join our team, working in close collaboration with a water and wastewater utility. Our Program Manager will oversee critical program functions, leading a portfolio of projects to ensure successful execution and regulatory compliance; providing oversight, administration, and guidance to ensure successful execution.

In this role, you will act as a key contact for your project portfolio, fostering strong client and stakeholder relationships. You will collaborate on capital improvement programs (CIPs) and key business functions, aligning with operational and regulatory goals. Managing project execution will be a core responsibility, including scope, budget, resources, and schedules, to ensure efficient delivery.

Additionally, you will provide strategic guidance on utility operations and addressing client challenges. Leading multidisciplinary teams will be essential, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution. A key component of this role also includes identifying and mitigating risks to maintain project momentum.

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!

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related discipline required; or equivalent combination of education and experience in water/wastewater
• 15+ years of relevant post education experience in infrastructure delivery with a preference of water/wastewater experience
• Advanced proficiency with project and/or program delivery principles, practices, process, standard of care, and the application to project work-related issues
• Demonstrated ability with establishing, implementing, and managing multiple larger-scale discipline-related programs, documents, projects, and project controls
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage staff, and effectively and efficiently, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
• Occasional travel may be required depending on client needs

$125,000 - $155,000

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.

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.