Project Manager Level 2

Kapower; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K (company match)

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Parking and Transit Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Hartford, CT seeks a Project Manager II to lead complex engineering and construction programs for power utilities. You will coordinate schedules, manage costs, review contracts, and drive bid and procurement activities across multiple functions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering/Construction Management, 10–15 years of experience including major projects, PMP preferred, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Travel to the office is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• 10–15 years’ experience with 3+ years managing major engineering/procurement/construction activities.
• Strong Safety-First Focus.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to travel to office for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external resources (engineering, outage planning, permitting, etc.).
• Drive project schedule, manage scope, and control costs.
• Assist with siting requirements and related documentation.
• Administer RFIs, submittals, requisitions, invoices, and change orders.
• Conduct recurring team meetings and track action items.
• Coordinate change management with Owner and contractors.
• Administer contracts for construction phase and owner-supplied materials.
• Coordinate between material vendors and construction contractors.
• Develop and review technical bid documents.
• Prepare project cost sheets and presentations.
• Report progress, cost, schedule, procurement, safety, and design questions.
• Support the integration of E-Builder and ERP systems.

Skills

PMP certification

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Project management processes

Financial analysis tools

Safety-first

Experience: 10–15 yrs

Site/Construction mgmt coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering/Engineering Management/Construction Management

Tools

E-Builder

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

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 II 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.

• Coordinating internal and external resources to support project scope. These resources include the following, which are included but not limited to:
  • Engineering
  • Outage Planning
  • Site and Permitting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Scheduling
  • Safety
  • Cost Analysis
  • Project Closeout
  • Procurement
  • Contract Administration
  • Field operations/inspections
• Driving project schedule, managing scope, and controlling project costs
• Assisting with the execution and development of project siting requirements, which may involve site applications, petitions, development and management plans, and other applicable siting documents
• Administering/reviewing/developing the following items:
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Desktop requisitions
  • Invoice review & approval
  • Change orders/Change Management
• Conducting reoccurring team meetings with leads from each project function, including action item tracking and coordination of follow up on outstanding items. The focus of these meetings will naturally shift to construction phase execution.
• Establishing and coordinating change management. This includes tracking the status and reporting on change management with Owner, as well as participating and/or facilitating change management negotiations and discussions with Owner’s contractors and suppliers.
• Working with Owner to administer contracts on Owner’s paper for construction phase owner supplied materials and construction services, as well as any remaining preconstruction work scope.
• Coordinating between material and equipment vendors and construction contractors
• Developing and reviewing technical bid documents
• Preparing presentations to applicable project stakeholders
• Providing requirements and inputs for basis of contract negotiations
• Preparing and presenting project cost sheets to Owner executive management
• Reporting regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential project impacts.
• Support the integration and use of E-Builder
• Support Storm/ERP support as required

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—$135,000/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 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

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.