Project Manager

K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Berlin, Connecticut. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.Role Expectations: Coordinating internal and external resources to support project scope. These resources include the following, which are included but not limited to:EngineeringOutage PlanningSite and PermittingStakeholder EngagementSchedulingSafetyCost AnalysisProject CloseoutProcurementContract AdministrationField operations/inspectionsDriving project schedule, managing scope, and controlling project costsAssisting with the execution and development of project siting requirements, which may involve site applications, petitions, development and management plans, and other applicable siting documentsAdministering/reviewing/developing the following items:RFIsSubmittalsDesktop requisitionsInvoice review & approvalChange orders/Change ManagementConducting reoccurring team meetings with leads from each project function, including action item tracking and coordination of follow up on outstanding items. The focus of these meetings will naturally shift to construction phase execution.Establishing and coordinating change management. This includes tracking the status and reporting on change management with Owner, as well as participating and/or facilitating change management negotiations and discussions with Owners contractors and suppliers.Working with Owner to administer contracts on Owners paper for construction phase owner supplied materials and construction services, as well as any remaining preconstruction work scope.Coordinating between material and equipment vendors and construction contractorsDeveloping and reviewing technical bid documentsLeading contractor pre-bid meetings alongside Eversource project teamPreparing presentations to applicable project stakeholdersProviding requirements and inputs for basis of contract negotiationsPreparing and presenting project cost sheets to Owner executive managementReporting regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential project impacts.Support the integration and use of E-BuilderSupport Storm/ERP support as requiredWhat were looking for:Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management discipline preferredProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred10-15 years experience including 3 or more years managing major engineering/ procurement/ construction activitiesStrong Safety-First FocusKnowledge and experience with project management processes and toolsProficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility settingExcellent leadership and organizational skillsAbility to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Must be able to travel to office for meetingsPay Range $125,000$135,000/yearWhy Join K&A?People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.Innovation & Learning:We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.Recognition & Growth: Weve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employmentPaid Holidays and Flexible PTOTuition ReimbursementLong-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life InsuranceEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Parking and Transit ReimbursementPet InsuranceCheck out our career page for more information!The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.Department: Project Management Office Location: Hartford, CT