Senior Project Manager

Qualus Corporation; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead and manage advisory, engineering, EP, and EPC projects across substations, transmission, telecoms, and renewable energy interconnections. You will drive scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk, coordinating cross‑disciplinary teams and managing client relationships while mentoring junior staff.

Occasional travel is required. Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering (Electrical or Civil) with 7–10 years in utility-scale electrical

Qualifications

• The Senior Project Manager is expected to bring advanced knowledge to complete a project design from start to finish.
• Ideal candidates will have a BS in Engineering, Electrical or Civil (preferred).
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in utility-scale electrical projects, including substation and transmission design or related technical area.
• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, utility interconnection requirements, renewable energy, and large load industrial infrastructure.
• Strong competence in applying theories and principles involved in project management.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex engineering projects across substation design, transmission, telecommunications, renewable energy interconnections, electric utilities and large load industrial facilities.
• Coordinate project teams, documents and drawings to ensure schedules are met.
• Manage project scope, budget, scheduling, and change control throughout the lifecycle.
• Support procurement and construction activities including site construction managers.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners.
• Support proposal development including scope, cost, schedule and vendor quotes.
• Coordinate environmental permitting and land rights as needed.
• Mentor junior staff on project management best practices.
• Participate in internal process improvements and development of project control standards.
• Travel 1–2 times per month for site and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical or Civil)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Project Manager on our Engineering team. The Senior Project Manager at Qualus is responsible for leading and managing advisory, engineering, engineer-procure (EP), and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects with a focus on high-voltage electrical substations, transmission lines, telecommunications, renewable energy (solar, geothermal, wind), electric utilities and large load industrial 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. This role also involves cross-disciplinary coordination, client relationship management, and mentoring junior staff. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, is required.

Requirements

• The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage complex engineering projects across substation design, transmission, telecommunications, renewable energy interconnections, electric utilities and large load industrial facilities.


• Work with project teams including engineers, designers, and subcontractors in the coordination of project documents and drawings, ensuring schedules are met.


• Manage 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 our external business partners.


• Support proposal development including scope definition, cost estimating, schedule creation, and vendor quote evaluation.


• Coordinate overall conceptual design plans in the initial development phase of large load, renewable energy and battery storage projects specific to utility interconnections and/or non-grid connections.


• Coordinate environmental permitting and land rights as needed with clients, agencies and staff.


• Assist clients with competitive bidding processes for steel structures, long lead electrical equipment and substation construction activities.


• Mentor less experienced staff on a wide range of technical and project management best practices and competencies.


• Participate in internal process improvements and help to develop Qualus's project control systems and standards.


• Work with large load developers, renewable energy developers and other clients with support specific to schedules and cost estimates.


• Prepare and maintain project schedules as needed and coordinate with team members and clients on schedule impacts.


• Track budgets, prepare regular project status reports, and conduct team/client meetings.


• Generally, keep management appraised of project status and report as needed to clients, agencies, and team members. This often includes facilitating monthly or bi-weekly team meetings and issuing meeting notes


• Occasional travel (1–2 times per month) with overnight stays required.

Minimum Qualification

• The Senior Project Manager is expected to bring an advanced level to knowledge of everything involved to complete a project design from start to finish.


• Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.


• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in utility-scale electrical projects, including substation and transmission design or related technical area.


• Strong understanding of electrical power systems, utility interconnection requirements, renewable energy, and large load industrial infrastructure.


• Strong competence in applying theories and principals 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, Microsoft Office, and proficient 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.

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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