Project Manager

K&A Engineering; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to lead challenging projects in the energy sector. This role entails comprehensive project management, including budget oversight, team leadership, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in engineering or construction management, along with strong analytical and communication skills. We offer competitive compensation and a people-first culture focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience managing major engineering, procurement, or construction activities.
• Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations.
• Experience implementing quality and environmental processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management of projects, including schedule and budget management.
• Oversee engineering teams and provide support to field and design.
• Manage all aspects of change, communication, and risk.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Safety Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Analysis Tools

Job description

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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 Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Hartford, 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. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

• Provide overall management of the project with knowledge & experience in all segments (overhead, substation, and underground), including schedule and budget management.
• Initiation, Planning, Executing, and Closing Projects — defining the project WBS, Cost Baseline, and OBS structure, initiating the project, building its comprehensive work plan, controlling and managing the risks, scope, schedule, and budget
• Managing Teams — facilitating commitment and productivity, removing obstacles, and managing teams
• Oversee the Engineering team and provide support to field & design.
• Implementation and Management of Quality and Environmental Processes and Procedures on all projects
• Management of third-party projects
• Accountable and Responsible for:
  • Cost /Budgeting and Management
  • Communication Management
  • Change Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Construction Management Oversight
  • Commissioning Management Oversight
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory and Stakeholder Management

What we’re looking for:

• 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
• Strong Safety-First Focus
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
• Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with competing priorities and stressful situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to travel to office for meetings

Pay Range $125,000—$145,000/year

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 offer comprehensive 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 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

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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.