Senior Project Manager

K&A Engineering Consulting; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Job summary

K&A Engineering Consulting is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to lead energy and utility sector projects in Hartford, Connecticut. This role involves overseeing projects from initiation to completion, managing budgets, schedules, and team dynamics effectively.

The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience in large-scale utility projects, holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering, and preferably a PMP certification. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience managing large-scale utility projects.
• Strong experience with EPC projects, contract models, and project management tools.
• Safety-first focus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project management overview, expertise, and direction.
• Lead overall project management with knowledge of overhead, substation, and underground segments, including schedule and budget management.
• Initiate, plan, execute, and close projects—defining the WBS, cost baseline, and OBS structure.

Skills

Project management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

EPC project experience

Financial analysis

Organization skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Hartford, Connecticut

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group. In this role, you will lead projects in the energy and utility sectors, working with engineering, design, and construction teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Role Expectations

• Provide high-level project management overview, expertise, and direction.
• Lead overall project management with knowledge of overhead, substation, and underground segments, including schedule and budget management.
• Initiate, plan, execute, and close projects—defining the WBS, cost baseline, and OBS structure and controlling risks, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Facilitate team commitment and productivity, removing obstacles and managing team dynamics.
• Oversee the engineering team and support field & design functions.
• Implement and manage quality and environmental processes on all projects.
• Manage third‑party projects.
• 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

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management (preferred).
• PMP certification (preferred).
• 20+ years of experience managing large‑scale utility projects.
• Strong experience with EPC projects, contract models, and project management tools.
• Safety‑first focus.
• Knowledge of project management processes and tools.
• Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under competing priorities and stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel to office for meetings.

Pay Range

$140,000—$160,000 per year

Why Join K&A

• People‑first culture that prioritizes professional and personal growth.
• Continuous learning opportunities, training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.
• Collaborative team environment focused on client and employee success.
• Recognition and growth opportunities on a fast‑growing agile company.

Compensation & 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