Project Manager I

K&A Engineering; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible PTO

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

K&A Engineering is seeking a Project Manager in Rochester, New York, responsible for initiating and managing large scale projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years in project management within the utility sector, including substation and T&D experience. Key responsibilities include cost management, team management, and performance monitoring. The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 – $115,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in large scale projects/program management for utility business.
• Professional Engineer License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Minimum five years’ experience in substation, T&D, gas-hydro, and OSG functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Define project WBS, Cost Baseline, and OBS structure.
• Facilitate commitment and productivity in teams.
• Manage project performance and resolve contract disputes.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Communication Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Project Manager – Rochester, New York

Responsibilities

• 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 risks, scope, schedule and budget.
• Managing Teams – facilitating commitment and productivity, removing obstacles, and managing teams.
• Implementation and Management of Quality and Environmental Processes and procedures on all projects focusing on meeting SPI and CPI performance indicators less than 1.0.
• Management of third‑party projects including other transmission customers and interconnecting customers.
• 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
• Responsible for the execution and successful completion of the project and the main point of contact between contractors and the client on all project matters.
• Responsible for monitoring and measuring project performance throughout the project and resolving any contract disputes related to costs, scope, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 5+ years in large scale projects/program management for utility business.
• Professional Engineer License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in substation, T&D, gas‑hydro, and OSG functional areas.

Pay Range

$100,000 – $115,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• 401(k) (Traditional and Roth with Company Match).
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA).
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance.
• Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Why Join K&A?

People‑first culture, continuous learning opportunities, collaborative team environment, recognition and growth prospects, and a comprehensive benefits package make K&A Engineering an attractive place to build a career.