Engineering Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager at Qualus is responsible for leading and managing advisory, engineering, engineer-procure (EP), and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects with a focus on high-voltage electrical substations, transmission lines, telecommunications, renewable energy (solar, geothermal, wind), electric utilities and large load industrial projects. This includes managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost/budget, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk elements to optimize client service, quality and financial performance on large, complex and challenging projects. This role also involves cross-disciplinary coordination, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience managing or supporting utility, power delivery, electrical infrastructure, commercial, industrial, renewable energy, or related engineering projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, schedules, resource planning, and contract deliverables.
• Knowledge of utility industry standards, regulations, and environmental/permitting requirements.
• Working knowledge of electrical power systems and utility project execution, including transmission, substation, generation, renewable energy, industrial facilities, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and stakeholder management.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.