Associate Project Manager

Qualus; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking an Associate Project Manager in our Engineering department to assist in managing a portfolio of electric utility projects through all phases from planning to closeout. You will help ensure safety, efficiency, scope alignment, and budget adherence while supporting permitting, resource planning, budgeting, and coordination with stakeholders.

The role requires coordinating multiple tasks, delivering status updates to leadership, and working closely with internal teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years of project coordination/management, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting engineering, utility, infrastructure, or construction projects through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Knowledge of project management principles: scope, schedule, budget, resource, and risk management.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to learn and utilize project management, financial, and business systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and tracking tools to monitor progress and milestones.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and stakeholders to support execution.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting activities.
• Support resource allocation planning to ensure project needs are met efficiently.
• Monitor schedules and deliverables to ensure on-time completion within budget.
• Provide regular status updates and documentation to Project Managers and leadership.
• Facilitate communication among project team members, clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Support QA activities to meet expectations; identify risks and propose solutions.
• Support changes, scope modifications, and schedule adjustments while maintaining objectives.
• Assist with permitting, procurement, contractor coordination, and construction activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Associates + 4+ years

Experience in PM without degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Power your future with Qualus

in our Engineering department as an Associate Project Manager. Under general direction, assists in managing a portfolio of electric utility projects through all phases of planning, engineering, design, permitting, construction, and closeout. This role supports the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of assigned projects to ensure alignment with company strategy, commitments, and goals. Working closely with internal teams, contractors, clients, and stakeholders, the Associate Project Manager helps ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within scope, on schedule, and within budget, while assisting with permitting, resource planning, budgeting, and project coordination activities.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and tracking tools to monitor progress and key milestones.
• Coordinate internal project teams, subcontractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to support project execution.
• Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and financial reporting activities.
• Support resource allocation planning to ensure project needs are met efficiently.
• Monitor project schedules and deliverables to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Track project performance and provide regular status updates, reports, and documentation to Project Managers and leadership.
• Facilitate communication among project team members, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Support quality assurance activities to ensure project deliverables meet company and client expectations.
• Identify project risks, issues, and potential roadblocks, and assist in developing solutions and corrective actions.
• Assist with managing project changes, scope modifications, and schedule adjustments while maintaining project objectives.
• Support permitting, procurement, contractor coordination, and construction activities as required.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation, and project management systems.
• Provide administrative and technical support to Project Managers to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field and 2+ years of project coordination, project management, or related experience; OR Associates degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; OR 6+ years of relevant project management, project coordination, utility, construction, engineering, or operational experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting engineering, utility, infrastructure, construction, or capital projects through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, resource, and risk management.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present project status, risks, and recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize project management, financial, and business systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include 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. The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US. We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.