Head of Engineering and Project Management

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 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. Coordinating internal and external resources to support project scope. Outage Planning
Site and Permitting
Cost Analysis
Project Closeout
Contract Administration
Field operations/inspections

Driving project schedule, managing scope, and controlling project costs
Assisting with the execution and development of project siting requirements, which may involve site applications, petitions, development and management plans, and other applicable siting documents
Change orders/Change Management

Conducting 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 Owner's contractors and suppliers.
Working with Owner to administer contracts on Owner's 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 contractors
Developing and reviewing technical bid documents
Leading contractor pre-bid meetings alongside Eversource project team
Preparing presentations to applicable project stakeholders
Providing requirements and inputs for basis of contract negotiations
Preparing and presenting project cost sheets to Owner executive management
Reporting regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential project impacts.
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management discipline preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
10-15 years experience including 3 or more years managing major engineering/ procurement/ construction activities
Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
Must be able to travel to office for meetings
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.