What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager I position at K&A Engineering?
K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Manager I to join our team at K&A Engineering inin Ithaca, Plattsburg, and Mechanicville, 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:
The Project Manager I (PMI) will support operations in the NY East area to assist with the Distributed Generation Interconnection Projects, managing numerous solar projects currently in construction and expected to be completed before year-end as well as a larger suite of projects which will be in construction through 2025. The PMI will play a critical role in managing and tracking project progress while collaborating with existing construction managers and other division personnel to ensure timely, on budget, and successful project delivery. This position will support projects across all divisions mentioned and will travel to sites if needed.
- 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 to the risks, scope, schedule and budget
- Managing Teams — facilitating commitment and productivity, removing obstacles, and managing teams
- Implementation and Management of Quality and Environmental Process and procedures on all projects focusing on meeting SPI and CPI performance indicators less than 1.0
- Management of third-party projects including other transmission Customers and interconnecting customers
- 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
- Responsible for the execution and successful completion of the project and the main point of contact between contractors and the client on all project matter.
- Responsible for monitoring and measuring project performance throughout the project and resolving any contract disputes relative to costs, scope, and schedule.
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.
