Project Manager

K&A Engineering Consulting

$135K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant project management experience in large-scale utility projects
  • Strong experience with EPC Projects, Contract Models, and Management
  • Familiar with Article VII Permitting
  • Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level project management expertise and direction
  • Manage project schedules and budgets across various segments (overhead, substation, underground)
  • Initiate, plan, execute, and close projects including WBS and cost baselines
  • Facilitate team productivity and remove obstacles to project success
  • Oversee the Engineering team, supporting both field and design processes
  • Ensure quality and environmental processes are implemented in all projects
  • Manage communication and regulatory relations with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • 401K with company match
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
  • Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parking and Transit Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Syracuse, New York. 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:
  • Provide high level project management overview, expertise, and direction.
  • Provide overall management of the project with knowledge & experience in all segments (overhead, substation, and underground), including schedule and budget management.
  • Initiation, Planning, Executing, and Closing Projects - defining the project WBS, Cost Baseline, and OBS structure, initiating the project, building its comprehensive work plan, controlling and managing the risks, scope, schedule, and budget
  • Managing Teams - facilitating commitment and productivity, removing obstacles, and managing teams
  • Oversee the Engineering team and provide support to field & design.
  • Implementation and Management of Quality and Environmental Processes and Procedures on all projects
  • Management of 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 an Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management discipline preferred
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
  • 10+ years of relevant project management experience in large-scale utility projects
  • Strong experience with EPC Projects, Contract Models and Management
  • Strong Safety-First Focus
  • Familiar with Article VII Permitting
  • 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 in Syracuse 2x a month
  • Hands on Project Manager- travels to sites

Pay Range $135,000-$150,000/year

  • 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.

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