Project Manager, Operations Manager

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Manager to join our team at K&A Engineering in Charlotte, NC.

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Owner, utilities, EPC contractors, and internal/external stakeholders
• Represent the Owner in meetings with utilities, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Own utility relationships and drive the interconnection process, including applications, data requests, and coordination
• Lead weekly project meetings and provide detailed updates, reports, and action tracking
• Develop and maintain project schedules, tracking key milestones and deliverables
• Produce weekly status updates, risk summaries, and monthly executive reports
• Maintain issue logs, risk registers, and corrective action plans
• Monitor change control processes and ensure alignment with project objectives
• Review and coordinate design packages at all phases (30%, 60%, 90%, IFC)
• Ensure alignment between utility HV infrastructure, EPC designs, and data center MV systems
• Review equipment submittals, long‑lead items, RFIs, and technical documentation
• Identify design risks and provide recommendations to protect project outcomes
• Oversee utility interconnection applications and permitting packages
• Coordinate with jurisdictional authorities to secure approvals and consents
• Track progress of all regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with local requirements
• Monitor EPC contractor performance, schedules, and construction progress
• Review construction plans, safety programs, and logistics strategies
• Conduct site visits and inspections; provide progress reporting
• Review and approve construction submittals, change orders, and contractor deliverables
• Oversee commissioning, energization, and handover of HV infrastructure
• Ensure completion of all owner checklists and turnover documentation
• Review as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, and final deliverables
• Support final project sign‑off and closeout

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience in power infrastructure, substations, or utility‑scale projects
• Experience managing EPC contractors and large, complex construction projects
• Strong understanding of utility interconnection processes and permitting
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive project outcomes

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with data center infrastructure
• Background in high‑voltage substation design and construction
• Familiarity with project controls, scheduling tools, and reporting systems

Pay Range $,000/year

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

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.