What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Scheduler & Cost Controller position at K&A Engineering Consulting?
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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Start your K&A Career:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler & Cost Controller to join our team at K&A Engineering in Augusta, Maine, remotely. 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:
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, including health insurance, flexible PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Check out our career page for more information!
The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, 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.
Powered by Innovation, Passion & Purpose.
Start your K&A Career:
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Scheduler & Cost Controller to join our team at K&A Engineering in Augusta, Maine, remotely. 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:
- Active member of PMO Cost Engineering - Major Projects Organization and acting as Project Cost Engineer on major capital programs that could include a substation, transmission, and distribution related projects and other emergent projects.
- Consult with customers, attend status meetings, engage with people in other organizations.
- Analyze cost and schedule information to generate timely reports (addressing project controls, project planning, scheduling and budgeting, commitment analysis, change orders).
- Processing, forecasting, trends, and estimating in support of electrical transmission and distribution or other large construction projects.
- Lead implementation of project controls best practices and process improvement to ensure department-wide consistency, enhance communication, and improve client satisfaction.
- Lead any corporate and/or program-wide process and/or quality improvement initiatives including but not limited to efforts in; SAP Release 3, P6/Contract Manager System, and Change Management Process.
- Lead the preparation of cost data for use in the Yellow Book, General Rate Cases, Long Term Planning, and Corporate Goals.
- Respond to cost or schedule data requests from internal or external organizations
- As a Scheduler Lead: Develop, monitor, and update integrated project plans and resource and cost loaded.
- CPM schedules and Work Breakdown Structures using Primavera 6; Monitor, assess, and report progress and impacts to the critical path.
- Prepare schedule reports and other analytics as required.
- A four-year college degree is preferred, major in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent technical discipline
- Master’s degree in business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline with any AACE or PMI Certification Credential is highly preferred.
- Must have strong Scheduling & Cost Experience.
- Must have experience in SAP Release 3, P6/Contract Manager System, and Change Management Process.
- Proficient in Visio and Scheduling/Cost Management software (i.e. Primavera and Contract Manager).
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint
- SAP Experience Preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and be able to present complex, technical information in simple, non-technical terms.
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, including health insurance, flexible PTO, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Check out our career page for more information!
The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, 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.
