Project Scheduler & Cost Controller

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.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler & Cost Controller to join our team at K&A Engineering in Orange, 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.

• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports in support of project planning and control initiatives; work with all functional departments to ensure policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.
• Verify the accuracy of cost information, ensure proper coding and allocation to the project budget; produce accounting and project cost reports, deviation reports, forecasts and cost trend reports; monitor costs and commitments to budget and forecast; maintain change control and change orders; assess progress measurement and develop/update progress curves for progress reporting; responsible for EVM during all project stages.
• Develop an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) according to customer standards and approved scheduling tool; build and maintain project sequences/logic and identify interdependencies across disciplines and third parties.
• Perform Current Schedule and Cost (EV, AC) vs. Performance Measurement Baseline; highlight major deviations and forecast delays; analyze critical paths and alternative scenarios.
• Provide guidance on scheduling best practices to project personnel; coordinate with Scheduler-Cost Controller Group to achieve portfolio planning and control goals; report to Manager Planning and Control.
• Develop, implement, feed, reconcile, and maintain project control databases and reports; reconcile program controls data with financial and performance systems in coordination with Project Managers.
• Validate cost information and reporting; support cost forecasting and trend analysis; monitor progress and change control as required.
• Ensure EVM is applied consistently across all project stages.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Project Controlling and 4 years of experience in Construction Project Scheduling
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• CAPM or PMI-SP Certificate or equivalent (requires Avangrid approval)
• SAP experience required
• Primavera (preferred) and/or MS Project experience required
• Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted:
  Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro and OSG

$85,000—$110,000 per year

• 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:
  As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer opportunities for career advancement and growth.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
  We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401K with company match, and more.

Note: The salary range is a broad estimate and may be adjusted for geographic differentials and other factors in compensation decisions.