Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
10-15 years' experience with 3+ years managing major engineering/procurement/construction activities
Strong Safety-First Focus
Prior utility experience required
10+ years of relevant project management experience in large-scale utility projects
Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
Responsibilities
Coordinate internal and external resources to support project scope
Drive project schedule, manage scope, and control project costs
Assist with execution and development of project siting requirements
Administer and review RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Conduct recurring team meetings with project leads and track action items
Establish and coordinate change management processes
Develop and review technical bid documents
Benefits
Dynamic, people-focused team environment
Opportunity to work on impactful projects in the energy sector
Valued contributions and ideas
Support for professional development and certifications
Travel opportunities for meetings
Full Job Description
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.
Role Expectations:
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
Leading contractor pre-bid meetings alongside Eversource project team
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
Prior utility experience is required
10+ years of relevant project management experience in large-scale utility projects
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
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.
