Project Associate

About the Role

K&A Power Group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Project Associate to join our team in Westwood, Massachusetts. 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

Project Associates work under an experienced Project Manager to effectively support the execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating internal and external resources to support project scope, including:
  • Engineering
  • Outage Planning
  • Site and Permitting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Scheduling
  • Safety
  • Cost Analysis
  • Procurement
  • Contract Administration
  • Field operations/inspections
• Assisting with the execution and development of project site requirements, which may involve site applications, petitions, development and management plans, and other applicable site documents
• Developing the project schedule
• Administering/reviewing/developing:
  • RFIs
  • Submittals
  • Desktop requisitions
  • Change orders/Change Management
  • Invoice review & approval
• Assisting in developing and reviewing technical bid documents
• Leading and/or participating in field reviews
• Leading and/or participating in contractor pre-bid meetings
• Assisting in coordinating field activities
• Reviewing and commenting on engineering submittals
• Supporting the integration and use of E-Builder
• Supporting Storm/ERP support as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Business-related field and minimum 2 years of experience, or Associate's Degree with 3 years of experience
• Preferred utility construction and project management experience
• Requires expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel utilization of pivot tables, v lookup, algorithms, and other Excel functions)
• Must have the ability to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing
• Must have pleasant manner; able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Must have customer service oriented "can do" approach to work
• Must have superior organizational skills and accuracy
• Excellent problem solving and people skills also required
• Hybrid position – must be able to go into the office

Pay

$65,000–70,000/year

Why Join K&A?

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance