Field Construction Manager

K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company that provides comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. We specialize in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, excelling in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions and fostering a culture of excellence.

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Binghamton, New York. In this role you will work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors.

• Verify quantities of work in the field; this includes what was completed and what is projected.
• Update action log, RFI log, etc.
• Conduct safety observations and inspections.
• Perform quality inspections.
• Conduct and/or participate in the weekly update meeting with the project team and distribute meeting minutes to the team.
• Participate in the contractor’s weekly safety meetings with the project team.
• Complete the weekly report.
• Review the schedule.
• Prepare site meeting minutes.
• Ensure environmental inspections are completed (e.g., 3rd party SWPPP and EFORM-IUSA.
  012).
• Notify relevant parties (substations/T-Line ROW/Subway System) as applicable to the project.
• Conduct daily AGRN job briefing.
• Copy contractor job briefing.
• Perform perimeter checks of the station at the start and end of each shift, reporting abnormalities to ECC/dispatch, and checking the UI annunciator.
• Take quality photos of the day's work, label them with the same date, and upload into PW for the daily report.
• Collaborate with CM or DC to ensure photos are uploaded to PW as part of the weekly report.
• Assist project contractors in ensuring emergency access is known and easily identifiable for off-road work sites or remote locations.
• Conduct EHS orientation sessions.
• Escort site visitors and monitor them.
• Manage ITPs (Inspection Test Plans).
• Handle RFIs.
• Process DCNs and FCNs (Design Change Notification and Field Change Notification).
• Process PDMs and NDMs (Proposed Design Modification and Notice of Design Modification).
• Track non-conformances and ensure they are uploaded to PW.
• Update redline drawings.
• Report incidents.
• Report spills.
• Manage material deliveries on site.
• Handle haul/disposal manifests and shipping papers (including spoils).
• Verify drawing transmittals against provided drawings.
• Maintain on-site specifications and update as received.
• Track daily quantities of work completed (PayCU and quantity) and include them on the daily report.
• Maintain general organization of all site documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of construction experience, with at least 2 years in substation building or rebuilding.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Health and Safety certification required.
• Contractor management experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Local experience near Binghamton, NY preferred.

Pay Range: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour

People‑First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, prioritizing professional and personal growth.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: As a fast‑growing company, we offer many opportunities for career advancement.

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
• 401(k) (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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)

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The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors, including technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skill sets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential.