Associate Project Manager

Position Overview

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.

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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.

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Job Locations US-MA-Westborough

ID 2026-5461

Category Administration

Position Type Regular Full Time

Remote: No

Salary Range $56,000/Yr. - $98,000/Yr.