Senior Construction Manager

K&A Power; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 123,984 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Job summary

K&A Power in Hartford, Connecticut is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee critical projects in the energy sector. This position involves managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations while collaborating within a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate has over 20 years in construction management and a bachelor's degree in engineering. The job offers an hourly pay rate of $90 to $100 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of construction, maintenance, or related experience.
• Qualified to request/hold transmission and distribution clearances.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities across multiple projects.
• Develop and manage construction teams and resources.
• Oversee permitting and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Safety regulations compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Construction documentation software

Job description

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering world‑class 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.

Senior Construction Manager – Harford, Connecticut

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Construction Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Harford, 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.

Role Expectations

• Manage all construction activities across transmission, substation, and distribution projects, including budget, schedule, contract adherence, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop and manage construction teams, including internal staff and external contractors, ensuring adequate staffing and performance oversight.
• Lead constructability reviews and ensure scopes of work are clearly defined in bid documents.
• Oversee permitting, ensuring timely submission of all required environmental and regulatory applications.
• Coordinate materials procurement, ensuring all materials are identified, ordered, and delivered according to project schedule requirements.
• Run weekly construction meetings, documenting progress, issues, and action items.
• Manage RFIs, Engineering Change Notices, and Change Orders in accordance with defined procedures.
• Ensure contractor adherence to safety and environmental requirements, including monitoring performance and directing safety initiatives.
• Maintain construction cash flow and risk matrices, ensuring accurate forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate outage and energization plans, including reviews with outage coordination teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 20+ years of construction, maintenance, or related experience (transmission/substation preferred).
• Qualified to request/hold transmission and distribution clearances and manage/coordinate a crew of several Construction Managers.
• Deep knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution construction practices.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental compliance, and construction quality assurance.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Procurement, Legal, and field operations.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency in construction documentation, scheduling, and cost control.
• Must be local to Hartford, Connecticut.

Pay Range

$90.00 – $100.00 per hour.

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 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

Why Join K&A?

• People‑First Culture: Your professional and personal growth is a top priority.
• Innovation & Learning: Continuous learning and training.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Power of collaboration.
• Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement.

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors, including 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.