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K&A Power Group is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.
We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Construction Manager to join our team at K&A Power Group in Hartford, CT. 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. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:

• Manage all construction activities across transmission, substation, and distribution projects, including budget, schedule, contract adherence, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Develop and manage construction teams, including internal staff and external contractors, ensuring adequate staffing and performance oversight.
• Lead constructability reviews and ensure scopes of work are clearly defined in bid documents.
• Oversee permitting, ensuring timely submission of all required environmental and regulatory applications.
• Coordinate materials procurement, ensuring all materials are identified, ordered, and delivered according to project schedule requirements.
• Run weekly construction meetings, documenting progress, issues, and action items.
• Manage RFIs, Engineering Change Notices, and Change Orders in accordance with defined procedures.
• Ensure contractor adherence to safety and environmental requirements, including monitoring performance and directing safety initiatives.
• Maintain construction cash flow and risk matrices, ensuring accurate forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate outage and energization (O&E) plans, including reviews with outage coordination teams.

What were looking for:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 510 years of construction, maintenance, or related experience (transmission/substation preferred).
• Deep knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution construction practices.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, environmental compliance, and construction quality assurance.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Procurement, Legal, and field operations.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Proficiency in construction documentation, scheduling, and cost control.
• Must be local to Berlin, Connecticut

Pay Range: $60.00$75.00/hour

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: Weve 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 offer a comprehensive 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

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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.