Senior Project Manager

Qualus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Project Manager within our Program Management organization to plan, manage and execute a portfolio of power delivery projects that span transmission, substation and distribution. You will oversee scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, resources, procurement and risk to optimize client service and financial performance.

Responsibilities include leading medium to large projects, shaping scope with clients, developing schedules and budgets, mentoring other PMs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; professional credentials preferred (PE, PMP).
• Minimum of 10 years in Power Delivery with at least 5 years in project management.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage large multi-discipline programs.
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-office projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of medium-large power delivery projects.
• Support business development through scoping, proposals, and contract development.
• Define scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and risk management.
• Engage with clients to secure approvals and maintain ongoing relationships.
• Mentor and oversee other project managers; conduct portfolio reviews.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client management

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

PE

PMP

Job description

Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Project Manager in our Program Management organization. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide planning, management, and overall execution of a portfolio of power delivery projects. This includes managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost/budget, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk elements to optimize client service, quality and financial performance on large, complex and challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning and implementation of medium-large power delivery projects ranging in complexity.
• Supports business development by participating in project scoping, fee development, proposal preparation, interviews, negotiations, and contract development.
• Reviews assigned project(s) after award to define project scope, determine work procedures/sequences and develops schedules, budgets, staffing, vendor lists and progress billing points.
• Meets with client management as necessary during the term of a project to resolve issues and to obtain approvals at the project’s completion.
• Maintains a continuing business relationship with clients as part of ongoing business development efforts.
• Plans, organizes, communicates and coordinates project engagements.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of project engagements including Clients and Project Teams.
• Achieve project objectives including quality/scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Analyzes project performance and resource utilization.
• Identifies potential out of scope work.
• Manages, and negotiates contract change orders.
• Identifies and manages project risk from the proposal phase through the duration of the project.
• Trains, mentors, and oversees other Project Managers and conducts/participates in portfolio and project reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in engineering from an accredited college or university (preferred but not required)
• PE (preferred but not required).
• PMP (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 10 years of increasing experience in the Power Delivery Industry with a minimum of 5 years in project management.
• Firm understanding of financial management.
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing large multi-discipline programs, projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects.
• Thorough understanding of various types of power delivery projects (transmission, substation, distribution).
• Strong skills in relationship development and management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer experience preferred
• Experience leading Transmission substation and distribution projects preferred

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 LeavePaid Time Off
• 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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