Estimator Construction Management

Career Opportunities with K&A Engineering

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 Cost Analyst II to join our team at K&A Power Group in Westwood, Massachusetts . 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. Analyzing project controls reports and presenting finds to the project management

Establish and maintain a Project Cost Commitments which monitors actual vs. Coordinate the preparation of project work orders as required

Interface with projects financial and tax departments, Plant and General Accounting and Client Purchasing and Stores

Work with project estimates and cash flow/budgets to monitor and communicate status, variances, trends and completion costs for projects and individual contractors. Allocate monthly cost via applicable Eversource applications (i.e. Review project Desktop Requisitions to ensure proper work order/accounting strings are utilized.

Working with the project management team to manage project cash flows and forecasts

Support the Project team in Project Closeout activities which include but are not limited to the following:

Development of units of property and cost allocation.

Review with Project Team to determine Project Scope

Review Engineered IFC Spec packages to determine detail of assets installed

Coordinate material returns with construction Representative and Material Coordinator

Resolve any cost discrepancies with Contracts Management and Project Manager

Provide UOP that meets the requirements of Plant Accounting Asset Registry for installed and removed asset

Complete manual or adjusting journals entries to ensure material reconciliation

Partner with Plant Accounting to resolve any open items

Continue to support Investment Planning Organization in the completion of closeout

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in one of the above or related fields

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the following or related fields: Cost analytics, finance, program management, project management, accounting or operations.

Experience working with cost tracking analysis, forecasting, budgets and accounting principles a must.

Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with stakeholders in a positive and collaborative manner.

Demonstrate a high level of skill in Microsoft Excel.

Proficiency in Powerplant and Maximo

Hybrid Schedule- local applicants only

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.

As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Parking and Transit Reimbursement

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.