Senior Project Manager

Qualus is a power solutions firm focused on power infrastructure transformation, grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex advisory and engineering projects involving substations, transmission, telecommunications, renewable energy, utilities, and large-load industrial facilities while managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, procurement, risk, client relationships, and team coordination.

Responsibilities:

• The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage complex engineering projects across substation design, transmission, telecommunications, renewable energy interconnections, electric utilities and large load industrial facilities
• Work with project teams including engineers, designers, and subcontractors in the coordination of project documents and drawings, ensuring schedules are met
• Manage project scope, budget, scheduling, and change control throughout the project lifecycle
• Support procurement and construction activities, including managing site construction managers and procurement teams
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with our external business partners
• Support proposal development including scope definition, cost estimating, schedule creation, and vendor quote evaluation
• Coordinate overall conceptual design plans in the initial development phase of large load, renewable energy and battery storage projects specific to utility interconnections and/or non-grid connections
• Coordinate environmental permitting and land rights as needed with clients, agencies and staff
• Assist clients with competitive bidding processes for steel structures, long lead electrical equipment and substation construction activities
• Mentor less experienced staff on a wide range of technical and project management best practices and competencies
• Participate in internal process improvements and help to develop Qualus's project control systems and standards
• Work with large load developers, renewable energy developers and other clients with support specific to schedules and cost estimates
• Prepare and maintain project schedules as needed and coordinate with team members and clients on schedule impacts
• Track budgets, prepare regular project status reports, and conduct team/client meetings
• Generally, keep management appraised of project status and report as needed to clients, agencies, and team members. This often includes facilitating monthly or bi-weekly team meetings and issuing meeting notes
• Occasional travel (1–2 times per month) with overnight stays required

Requirements:

• Occasional travel, including overnight stays, is required
• The Senior Project Manager is expected to bring an advanced level to knowledge of everything involved to complete a project design from start to finish
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in utility-scale electrical projects, including substation and transmission design or related technical area
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, utility interconnection requirements, renewable energy, and large load industrial infrastructure
• Strong competence in applying theories and principals involved in project management
• Strong work ethic, common sense approach, and high attention to detail
• Customer-focused with the ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities
• Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office, and proficient with scheduling (MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred)
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and demands
• Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred