We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Senior Project Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in
Berlin, 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.
The Project Manager leads the development of transmission asset capital projects with a strong focus on early scoping, asset-condition identification, capital-planning alignment, and proactively advancing projects to construction-ready status. The role is a key contributor to the Shovel-Ready Initiative, supporting identification and prioritization of transmission asset-condition projects and advancing their design and development to maintain a steady shelf of construction-ready work that mitigates future financial gaps in the capital plan
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 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 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.
