Construction Manager

K&A Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

FSA/HSA

Parking and Transit Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Rochester, New York, seeks a Construction Manager to lead high-voltage transmission projects. You will supervise field crews, subcontractors, and equipment, ensure energized work protocols and safety standards, and coordinate with project leadership to keep milestones on track.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management with 7+ years in transmission line construction, including 2+ years in energized environments, plus travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 7 years relevant experience.
• Five years’ experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• Experience: 5–7 years in transmission line construction, with at least 2 years in energized work environments.
• MS Word and MS Project (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction activities on high-voltage transmission lines while ensuring safety and compliance with energized work protocols.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and equipment to execute tasks near or under live electrical conditions.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, including OSHA, NESC, and utility-specific energized work procedures.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and hazard assessments before any work begins.
• Monitor work progress, resolve field issues, and report daily activities to project leadership.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and switching orders.
• Lead tailboard meetings, identify job hazards, and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Live-line awareness

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Hazard assessment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Construction Manager to join our team at K&A Engineering in Rochester, New York. 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.

• Supervise construction activities on high-voltage transmission lines while ensuring safety and compliance with energized work protocols.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and equipment to execute tasks near or under live electrical conditions.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, including OSHA, NESC, and utility-specific energized work procedures.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and hazard assessments before any work begins.
• Monitor work progress, resolve field issues, and report daily activities to project leadership.
• Understanding of live-line maintenance techniques (barehand, hot stick, rubber glove)
• Familiarity with transmission line components (conductors, insulators, towers, grounding)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and switching orders
• Strict adherence to energized work protocols, including minimum approach distances and PPE requirements.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures, switching coordination, and grounding practices.
• Ability to lead tailboard meetings, identify job hazards, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Emergency response readiness, including incident reporting and evacuation procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 7 years relevant experience required.
• Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years in transmission line construction, with at least 2 years in energized work environments.
• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project or Equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must be willing to travel to construction sites on a day to day basis, attend
• Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG.

Certifications

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety
• First Aid/CPR (Preferred)
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) or equivalent
• NERC CIP awareness (Preferred)

Pay Range $105,000-118,000/annually

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 offeracomprehensive 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 Holidays and Flexible PTOTuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

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.