Project Manager

Qualus Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus Corporation in New Orleans is seeking a Project Manager in our Program Management department to drive major electric transmission, distribution and substation projects from initiation through close-out. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage project scope, schedule and cost, and navigate complex, multi-functional challenges.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of PM experience in construction/utility environments, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Physical Construction, Utilities, Electric project management experience required.
• PMP Certification is desired.
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project).
• Proficient in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule and cost objectives.
• Excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project management leadership for large and complex electric substation projects.
• Lead projects through all internal and external processes, and navigate the project life cycle.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and cost management.
• Make key project decisions and drive outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years project management experience

PMP Certification desired

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

P6

Maximo

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Project Manager. Our Project Managers play an important role in the growth of our Project Management Services and are responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out of major electric transmission, distribution and substation projects. The successful candidate must have exceptional leadership skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate through and resolve complex and oftentimes multi-functional challenges associated with large projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic project management leadership for large and complex electric substation projects
• Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes, and navigate the project life cycle
• Responsible for the overall management of the project scope, schedule, and cost
• Accountable for key project decision-making
• Manages a collaborative project team to ensure each key functional project discipline is meeting the planned project scope, schedule, and cost
• Lead overall project – coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, motivation, and negotiation
• Responsible for leading project meetings
• Accountable to develop, update and manage the project plan associated with the project life cycle
• Coordinate communication and provides status updates to stakeholders as required
• Assess project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans
• Proactively manages project requests for information and action items
• Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Physical Construction, Utilites, Electric project managent experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience required
• PMP Certification is desired
• Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities
• Must be able to prepare clear and concise status updates and reports as required
• Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Proficient in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule and cost objectives
• Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Consistently produces results that meet goals, has high work standards, and understands the business environment and processes
• Achieves results by problem-solving, setting priorities and organization
• Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity

Preferred Skills

• P6, Maximo experience

Benefits & Compensation

• Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.
• The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

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.

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