Senior Project Controls Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Project Controls Specialist to join our team at K&A Power Group in Westwood, MA. 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. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Senior Project Controls Specialist must be capable of designing and overseeing the installation and implementation of a Project Controls, Program Management, and Management Information System on a global, company-wide basis, or for a very large project or program. Understands the ‘big picture’ objectives of the client’s long-range capital investment and program needs.
Will develop Resource Management and Cost Management protocols, Resource Needs Analysis and Optimization strategies, Work Breakdown, Cost Breakdown, and Organizational Breakdown Structures.
Assists Client with Development and Implementation of Industry Best Practices, Strategic Planning, and Training/Mentoring.

Role Expectations:

• Maintain and manage Project Schedules from initiation through closeout that primarily support the Transmission Organization: Capital Projects, Maintenance Projects and Distribution Projects Managed by Transmission.
• Support Different Management Organizations (Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Permitting, Others) by having properly Resource Loaded schedules, with reflective logic and duration that will inform about resources over allocation, under absorption, ability to move forward in the project due to internal / external constraints.
• Develop, maintain, analyze, and manage project activities and resources to the level necessary to support project and department requirements and needs.
• Implements and stewards Baseline Management for both cost and schedule to track variances from approved cost budgets, schedules and design scopes of work.
• Ensures project baselines in cost, schedule and scope are established and monitored against actual project performance.
• Ensures desired Project Cost Control / Baseline Management philosophies and processes are reflected in the newly implemented Project Management Information System (PMIS) e-Builder.
• Communicate project status and resource loading with team members and management.
• Anticipate project plan changes and advise team members and management of potential project impacts, conflicts and solutions for meeting project timeline/milestone objectives
• Monitor and perform schedule updates based on various Owner’s metrics, such as Schedule Adherence, Schedule Health, and Executive Dashboard reports.
• Coordinate internal and external reallocation resources to accommodate changes and conflicts.
• Evaluate key functional department forecasts to assure desired project performance results are achieved.
• Initiate actions and assist in developing alternative solutions resolving potential project impacts, resource constraints, schedule conflicts and cost overruns.
• Provide consulting and support services in the areas of project controls, including leading and directing project cost management and forecasting techniques.
• Provides, or assists in providing, training in Project Cost Control / Baseline Management methodologies, procedures and systems to project managers, consultants, contractors and other Eversource staff.
• Coordinate intra and inter departmental activities to assure adherence to schedule and established guidelines.
• Prepare and facilitate weekly meetings reviewing project status and identify actions to resolve project impacts and schedule conflicts.
• Supporting the adherence of Cost Control and Accounting processes
• Collaborating with Owner Senior Management to identify process improvements
• Help align estimating, cost breakdown, work breakdown structure information data
• Interacts with Eversource Estimating Group to 1) ensure new estimates are developed with the proper WBS coding, and 2) actual project cost data is fed back to the group at the conclusion of projects.
• Works with the Investment Planning, Contract Administration and Planning / Scheduling Groups to ensure cost management is being performed at the project and program levels; this to include cost tracking, forecasting and reporting CAPEX & PIS, and variance analysis.
• Ensures the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to project budgets per the WBS.
• Monitors actual project costs / contingency / commitments relative to budget and forecast.
• Reviews, evaluates and reports on trends and their impact on project forecasts.
• Presents and discusses cost information, and maintains good working relationships with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and the management team.
• All other duties as assigned by Owner’s Representative

What we’re looking for:

• A minimum of Fifteen (15) years of progressive-related electric utility or other related industry experience, with transmission facilities construction management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent 15 years of relevant experience is recommended.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities.
• Experience with utility capital investment business models is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including:
  • Cash flow forecasting and management for capital projects, including both internal labor and contractor-supported work.
  • Purchase Order (PO) financial tracking and oversight.
  • Financial risk assessment and mitigation to support achievement of investment objectives.
  • Capital portfolio financial planning, monitoring, and performance management.
  • Identification, evaluation, and communication of financial risks and opportunities.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, particularly between Project Management and Financial Management organizations.
• Experience preparing and delivering executive and leadership-level reporting, including financial performance, portfolio status, risks, and investment outcomes

Pay Range: $145,000-$160,000/yearly

Why 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: We’ve 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 offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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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.