Senior Project Manager- Offshore Wind

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays and PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parking and Transit Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Westwood, Massachusetts, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex energy projects, including overhead, transmission, and substation work, with strong schedule, budget, and stakeholder management.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (master’s preferred), at least 10 years of related experience, and willingness to travel MA/CT/NH; office-based with site visits and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required/considered equivalent experience
• Master’s Degree preferred; Project Management coursework desirable
• Ten years of related experience with at least three in Project Management
• Experience in transmission line construction highly desirable
• Valid driver's license required; willingness to travel MA/CT/NH
• Office-based with field visits and potential storm/incident response responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level project management overview, schedule, and budget control for complex projects
• Coordinate internal and external resources across engineering, permitting, procurement, and field operations
• Administer contracts, RFIs, submittals, invoices, and change orders
• Lead recurring team meetings and manage change negotiations with Owner and contractors
• Prepare cost sheets and project progress reports for executive management
• Support E-Builder implementation and storm/ERP activities as required

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Administration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Project Management coursework desirable

Tools

None

Job description

Career Opportunities with K&A Engineering

A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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 Senior Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Westwood, Massachusetts. 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.

Provides high level project management overview, expertise, and direction. Provides overall management of the project with knowledge & experience in all segments (overhead, substation, and underground), including schedule and budget management.

• 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 Engineering (preferred) or bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or the equivalent degree will be considered or equivalent experience
• Master’s Degree is preferred; Project Management class work is desirable
• Ten (10) years of related experience; to include at least three (3) years of Project Management experience
• Experience in the Construction of Transmission Lines is highly desirable
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required
• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment which requires sitting, standing and general movement throughout the office area.
• Limited travel will be required between office, project sites, and stakeholder locations.
• Work will require visiting field construction sites including high voltage substations and utility Rights-of-Way.
• Attends to problems in off-hours and for extended periods, if necessary. Will also be assigned a storm/incident response role.

Pay Range $140,000—$160,000/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 offer comprehensive 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.