Project Manager II – Utility Substations & Transmission

K&A Engineering; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

K&A Power Group is seeking a Project Manager II to join our team in Orange and Hartford, Connecticut. You will coordinate transmission and substation projects, report on progress, and implement project execution plans to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in project management, utility sector experience, and a PMP/CAPM certification is preferred. This onsite role reports daily to the office and offers growth within a dynamic energy-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of project management experience.
• Utility experience required.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of project management principles.
• Project-related work experience.
• Risk management, project leadership and proven collaborative teamwork.
• Ability to prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Onsite position; reports daily to the office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Project Manager and team; coordinate all aspects of transmission/substation projects.
• Coordinate and lead monthly project reporting; collect and compile data.
• Develop project approach and implement project execution plan.
• Monitor schedules, manage scope, and control costs.
• Support financials, staffing, risk management, change management, contract management, and resource tracking.
• Support project team to ensure client satisfaction and QA/QC compliance.
• Foster a ‘can do’ attitude and meet deadlines with quality.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Project leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Critical thinking

Proposal writing

Contract negotiations

Onsite work

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree

PMP or CAPM certification

Job description

K&A Power Group is seeking a Project Manager II to join our team in Orange and Hartford, Connecticut. You will coordinate transmission and substation projects, report on progress, and implement project execution plans to deliver on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in project management, utility sector experience, and a PMP/CAPM certification is preferred. This onsite role reports daily to the office and offers growth within a dynamic energy-focused firm.