Associate Project Manager: High-Voltage & Renewable Projects

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

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.