Construction Manager

Overview

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.

Start Your K&A Career. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Construction Manager to join our team at K&A Engineering in Binghamton, 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

• Responsible for management and performance of Field Construction Managers for the construction of electric substations, transmission lines, generation upgrades and other projects
• Determine contract resource requirements, service specifications and manage contractor performance
• Manage activities related to coordination of field inspection and sign offs for construction
• Monitor and evaluate activities of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness and control, and results
• Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations
• Collaborate with management staff to resolve problems and coordinate activities with the field construction managers
• Ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, and testing and acceptance activities
• Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain all construction materials and material handling plans are established and managed
• Coordinate the transmission substations and lines construction schedules with the other functional areas within the company
• Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards
• Research, recommend and implement changes as necessary to be aligned with Avangrid Standards and Business Area goals and objectives
• Collaborate with other business organizations, contractors and subject matter experts to resolve disputes and prioritize business requirements
• Participate in the ongoing budget process to provide items, manpower, and control of the construction budget
• Participate in the transmission facilities construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities
• Help lead and collaborate the activities to address or remedy substation and lines transmission system emergencies as necessary
• Identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and prepare risk mitigation plans
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), New England Independent System Operator
• Safety:
  Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved
• Ensure all field construction managers are managing the project and construction resources within the schedule and budget

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 7 years relevant experience required
• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with functional area related construction management experience preferred
• Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory…