Construction Manager

K&A Power; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

K&A Power in Berlin, Connecticut is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee all construction activities related to transmission, substation, and distribution projects. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience, demonstrating leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of construction practices and safety regulations.

The role offers a pay range of $60.00 to $75.00 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package, such as medical, dental, vision insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction, maintenance, or related experience (transmission/substation preferred).
• Deep knowledge of construction practices for transmission and distribution.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all construction activities across transmission and distribution projects.
• Develop and manage construction teams and ensure adequate performance oversight.
• Run weekly construction meetings and document progress.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Safety regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Construction documentation tools

Job description

Company Overview

K&A Power Group – a privately held engineering firm delivering world‑class technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients worldwide. 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.

Role Expectations

• Manage all construction activities across transmission, substation, and distribution projects, including budget, schedule, contract adherence, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop and manage construction teams, including internal staff and external contractors, ensuring adequate staffing and performance oversight.
• Lead constructability reviews and ensure scopes of work are clearly defined in bid documents.
• Oversee permitting, ensuring timely submission of all required environmental and regulatory applications.
• Coordinate materials procurement, ensuring all materials are identified, ordered, and delivered according to project schedule requirements.
• Run weekly construction meetings, documenting progress, issues, and action items.
• Manage RFIs, Engineering Change Notices, and Change Orders in accordance with defined procedures.
• Ensure contractor adherence to safety and environmental requirements, including monitoring performance and directing safety initiatives.
• Maintain construction cash flow and risk matrices, ensuring accurate forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate outage and energization (O&E) plans, including reviews with outage coordination teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years of construction, maintenance, or related experience (transmission/substation preferred).
• Deep knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution construction practices.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental compliance, and construction quality assurance.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Procurement, Legal, and field operations.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency in construction documentation, scheduling, and cost control.
• Must be local to Berlin, Connecticut.

Pay Range

$60.00–$75.00 per hour

Benefits

• 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 ReimbursementPet Insurance

Compensation

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.