Associate Project Manager

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a driven project controls professional to support advisory, EP/EPC projects in high‑voltage electrical sectors. You will coordinate scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk while collaborating with engineers, designers and subcontractors to keep schedules on track.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering, 1–3 years in heavy industrial electrical projects, and strong MS Project/Primavera P6 skills. Occasional travel and a customer‑focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical or civil preferred.
• 1–3 years in heavy industrial electrical projects, substation or transmission design.
• Strong project management theory and practical application.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Willingness to travel 1–2 trips per month with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Support advisory, engineering, EP and EPC projects across substations, transmission, renewables, and large-load industrials.
• Coordinate scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk.
• Collaborate with senior PMs, engineers, designers and subcontractors to align documents and schedules.
• Support lifecycle activities from scope definition through change control and reporting.
• Assist procurement and construction teams and manage site managers as needed.
• Maintain relationships with external partners and contribute to bid evaluations.
• Prepare schedules, track budgets, and communicate project status to clients.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Attention to Detail

Customer-Focused

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Project Scheduling Software

Job description

• Support advisory, engineering, engineer-procure (EP), and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects involving high-voltage electrical substations, transmission lines, telecommunications, renewable energy, electric utilities, and large-load industrial projects
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, cost/budget, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk activities
• Work with senior project managers, engineers, designers, and subcontractors to coordinate project documents and drawings and ensure schedules are met
• Support 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 conceptual design plans for large-load, renewable-energy, and battery-storage projects involving utility and non-grid connections
• Coordinate environmental permitting and land rights with clients, agencies, and staff
• Assist senior staff with competitive bidding for steel structures, long-lead electrical equipment, and substation construction
• Participate in mentorship, internal process improvements, and development of project control systems and standards
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and coordinate schedule impacts with team members and clients
• Track budgets, prepare project status reports, and conduct team/client meetings
• Keep senior staff informed of project status and report to clients, agencies, and team members; facilitate recurring meetings and issue meeting notes

Requirements

• Entry-level knowledge of everything involved in completing a project design from start to finish
• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering preferred; Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in heavy industrial-scale electrical projects, including substation and transmission design or a related technical area
• 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 and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Proficiency 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
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check satisfactory to Qualus
• Occasional travel, including 1–2 trips per month with overnight stays, required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including scope coordination, budget tracking, and scheduling, particularly in high-voltage electrical projects and renewable energy. Proficient in using MS Project or Primavera P6 for scheduling and possesses excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Electrical Engineering
• MS Project
• Primavera P6
• Budget Tracking

Hard Skills

• Project Design
• Electrical Substation Design
• Transmission Design
• Cost Estimating
• Scheduling
• Environmental Permitting
• Change Control
• Procurement Management
• Competitive Bidding
• Project Control Systems

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Customer-Focused
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Strong Work Ethic
• Excellent Communication Skills

Industry Keywords

• High-Voltage Electrical Substations
• Transmission Lines
• Renewable Energy
• Electric Utilities
• Heavy Industrial-Scale Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Project Scheduling Software