Project Manager

K&A Engineering; South Carolina; On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Parking and Transit Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

K&A Engineering seeks an experienced Consultant Project Manager to lead complex transmission land acquisition programs across multiple sites in the Carolinas. You will coordinate Real Estate, Survey, Engineering, Permitting, Legal, and Finance teams to deliver schedules, budgets, and risk plans.

The role requires 7+ years in energy project management, strong communication, and familiarity with Primavera P6. PMP preferred; on-site work in Charlotte/Greenville areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience in electric transmission, utility infrastructure, land acquisition, or capital project execution.
• Experience supporting transmission line and substation development projects.
• Strong understanding of land acquisition processes, easements, right-of-way acquisition, title review, and due diligence requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with project scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transmission land acquisition and site acquisition projects simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between Real Estate, Survey, Engineering, Environmental Services, Permitting, Legal, Public Engagement, Finance, Project Controls, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, acquisition milestones, forecasts, risk registers, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate fee simple acquisitions, easement acquisitions, and transmission line right-of-way acquisitions.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks, issues, and schedule impacts.
• Lead project meetings, status reviews, stakeholder communications, and progress reporting.
• Support project governance, forecasting, funding requests, change management, and budget tracking activities.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts including title work, surveys, environmental reviews, permitting activities, and property rights documentation.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with established project management standards and processes.
• Support project turnover and handoff activities by organizing acquisition documentation, parcel records, maps, exhibits, and project summaries.
• Manage and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 and provide status updates to project leadership.
• Collaborate with project controls and finance teams to support reporting and performance tracking.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Risk management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Maximo

SharePoint

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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 forging meaningful, long-term relationships with our clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Consultant Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Charlotte NC, Greensboro NC, or Greenville SC. 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.

• Manage multiple transmission land acquisition and site acquisition projects simultaneously.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between Real Estate, Survey, Engineering, Environmental Services, Permitting, Legal, Public Engagement, Finance, Project Controls, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, acquisition milestones, forecasts, risk registers, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate fee simple acquisitions, easement acquisitions, and transmission line right-of-way acquisitions.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and mitigate risks, issues, and schedule impacts.
• Lead project meetings, status reviews, stakeholder communications, and progress reporting.
• Support project governance, forecasting, funding requests, change management, and budget tracking activities.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts including title work, surveys, environmental reviews, permitting activities, and property rights documentation.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with established project management standards and processes.
• Support project turnover and handoff activities by organizing acquisition documentation, parcel records, maps, exhibits, and project summaries.
• Manage and maintain project schedules in Primavera P6 and provide status updates to project leadership.
• Collaborate with project controls and finance teams to support reporting and performance tracking.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Real Estate, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience in electric transmission, utility infrastructure, land acquisition, or capital project execution.
• Experience supporting transmission line and substation development projects.
• Strong understanding of land acquisition processes, easements, right-of-way acquisition, title review, and due diligence requirements.
• Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional project teams and stakeholders.
• Experience with project scheduling software, preferably Primavera P6.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and project governance processes.
• Experience working with project controls, forecasting, cost management, and capital project reporting.
• Familiarity with Maximo, SharePoint, and other utility project management systems.

Pay Range $57—$62/hour

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 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.