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CHA Consulting, Inc. Ecology & Permitting Project Manager in Albany, New York
Join Us:
Lead Environmental Projects as an Ecology & Permitting Project Manager — Protect Natural Resources and Advance Sustainable Development
Are you an experienced project manager driven by environmental stewardship, regulatory expertise, and meaningful collaboration? Do you thrive at the intersection of ecology, permitting, and infrastructure—guiding projects through complex environmental review processes while balancing client goals and community needs?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking anEcology & Permitting Project Managerto join ourEnvironmental TeaminAlbany, NY. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary environmental projects, partner closely with public and private clients, and help navigate ecological assessments and environmental permitting processes that support resilient ecosystems and responsible development. This is an opportunity to oversee impactful work that safeguards natural resources while advancing projects across various markets.
What You'll Do:
Oversee every phase of environmental, ecology, and permitting projects—from planning through implementation—ensuring quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance
Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding project goals and delivering practical, environmentally responsible solutions
Manage contracts, purchase orders, project documentation, and ongoing coordination with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
Take charge of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash management, while ensuring timely payments and accurate reporting
Lead monthly project review meetings, communicating progress and updates to clients, management, and project teams
Develop and implement health and safety plans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, quality standards, and permitting requirements
Embrace a “seller/doer” mindset, actively developing new business opportunities and expanding environmental services provided
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required
Minimum of 7 years of industry experience required; minimum of 4 years of project management experience required
Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
Experience preparing proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations and project closeout documents for projects required
Experience with Microsoft Office required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, project financial management, and leadership skills
Ability to travel as needed and work collaboratively with technical teams
Consulting experience preferred
PMP, PE or equivalent professional license preferred
Why You'll Love It Here:
Lead meaningful environmental projects that protect ecosystems, support regulatory compliance, and enable sustainable growth for communities and clients
Take ownership of complex, high-impact work while partnering with experienced ecologists, scientists, and engineers across CHA
Advance your career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values technical excellence, client service, and professional growth
Curious about the impactful work our Environmental team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for site investigation, remediation, compliance, permitting, and more by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/environmental-solutions/ .
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $110,000
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.
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LocationUS-NY-Albany
Job ID 7597
Positions 1
Category Environmental