Section Manager I

Location

US-GA-Atlanta | US-GA-Duluth

OVERVIEW

CHA Consulting, Inc, is currently seeking a Section Manager I to join our Infrastructure - Highway & Rail group in our Atlanta, GA or Duluth, GA office.

Addressing the immediate travel needs and expectations of today's society and anticipating the mobility and modal challenges and opportunities that will accompany our next generation requires comprehensive planning, engineering and implementation. For over 60 years, CHA's transportation professionals have planned, developed and provided solutions to municipalities, metropolitan planning organizations, public and private authorities, and state transportation agencies. We also provide a full complement of construction administration and inspection services to monitor, record and deliver projects on time and on budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Section Manager I will be responsible for the management of staff in their respective group within the Project Team. This individual will be measured on their staff's technical quality, utilization of the discipline's staff across all markets, staff turnover, and adherence to project budgets. The Section Manager I will organize, direct and coordinate activities associated with the project scope of work either individually or collectively with their staff.

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE

A Bachelor's degree is required or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• PE is preferred

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience is required. Previous project or team management experience preferred.


• Previous experience in highway design preferred


• A Section Manager I will manage a team of 3 or more direct reports.


• Ability to demonstrate technical proficiency in his/her respective discipline.


• Technically astute and strategic in thinking to manage the activity within the team.


• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.


• A high energy, results-oriented, resourceful leader.


• Ability to resolve matters timely and lead projects to completion with a sense of urgency


• Ability to inspire, motivate, build and manage relationships across the company.


• Experience with project budgeting preferred.


• Demonstrates a basic understanding of accounting processes.


• Demonstrates knowledge of the discipline's technical processes.

CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT

CHA takes pride in recruiting, developing and retaining highly talented individuals. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a variety of opportunities for our employees' professional growth and development.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.