Project Manager

About the Role

Lead and manage 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 role involves managing all aspects of project scope, schedule, cost/budget, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk to optimize client service, quality, and financial performance on large, complex, and challenging projects. Cross-disciplinary coordination, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff are key responsibilities. 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 to coordinate 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 technical and project management best practices and competencies.
• Participate in internal process improvements and help develop Qualus's project control systems and standards.
• Work with large load developers, renewable energy developers, and other clients to provide support specific to schedules and cost estimates.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and coordinate with team members and clients on schedule impacts.
• Track budgets, prepare regular project status reports, and conduct team/client meetings.
• Keep management appraised of project status and report as needed to clients, agencies, and team members, including facilitating monthly or bi-weekly team meetings and issuing meeting notes.
• Occasional travel (1–2 times per month) with overnight stays required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering; Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 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 principles 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, including Microsoft Office and proficiency with scheduling tools (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.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check satisfactory to Qualus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off and Holidays

Pay

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the provided range based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.