Construction Manager

K&A Engineering; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Berlin, CT is looking for a Construction Manager to oversee all construction activities across projects including budgeting and compliance. The successful candidate will manage teams, coordinate permitting, and ensure safety regulations are followed.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5–10 years of experience in construction management, particularly in transmission and substations. A competitive compensation package which includes medical benefits and PTO is offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of construction or maintenance experience, preferably in transmission/substation.
• Deep knowledge of construction practices for transmission, substation, and distribution.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and strong stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all construction activities including budget and schedule adherence.
• Lead constructability reviews and coordinate permitting.
• Ensure contractor adherence to safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Construction management

Safety regulations knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Construction documentation

Cost control software

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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.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Construction Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Berlin, CT. 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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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/hour

Competitive Compensation & 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 Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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.