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 and Contract Models
  • Familiar with Article VII Permitting
  • Knowledge of project management processes and tools
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide project management overview and direction
  • Manage project segments including overhead, substation, and underground work
  • Define project work breakdown structure, cost baseline, and organizational breakdown structure
  • Facilitate team commitment and manage productivity
  • Oversee Engineering team and support field and design
  • Implement quality and environmental processes on projects
  • Manage third-party projects and communicate effectively

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Parental Leave after 12 months
  • Flexible PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, and 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

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 offeracomprehensive 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


Check out our career page for more information!

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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