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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 Project Scheduler to join our team at K&A Power Group in Hartford, 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.

Role Expectations:

• Ability to independently develop schedules on behalf of Owner within the framework of Owner’s operating processes including adherence to standard Work Breakdown Structures and activities
• Working with the team to develop, manage and maintain Oracle Primavera P6 schedules for all assigned projects
• Working with all stakeholders to update and maintain schedules
• Developing the Baseline Schedule to provide the means to compare actual progress against the baseline plan
• Reporting on upcoming milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs) to Owner management
• Alerting project managers of project activities that may be in jeopardy of falling behind
• Applying logic ties within the schedule and maintaining key milestones and activity codes Developing scheduling reports in P6 and reviewing and analyzing back-up documentation for accuracy
• Support Project Controls reporting and dashboards
• Scheduler has no authority to direct field work
• Support the integration and use of project controls systems, such as E-Builder
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or Construction Management or related discipline preferred
• 8+ years of Project Management Scheduling concepts
• Responsible for Planning & Scheduling activities for large, complex engineering and/or
  construction projects.
• Understand and manage projects from concept to complete.
• Strong knowledge using Oracle Primavera P6: 6+ years P6 Project level Scheduling
• Required experience in Excel, Power BI, and E-Builder
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design, construction, estimating, budgeting, and scheduling
• Power utility industry construction/maintenance project experience (Substation, T&D focus)
• Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools.
• Ability to work in concert with clients, ability to keep client satisfaction a top priority.
• Deadline driven, able to handle pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Self-motivated & require minimum supervision.
• Willingness to grow, learn, lead, and develop/expand business.
• Understanding level of cost controls skills
• 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
• Hybrid Position

Pay Range: $115,000- $130,000/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 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
• 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