Associate Project Manager

Support advisory, engineering, engineer-procure (EP), and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) projects involving high-voltage electrical substations, transmission lines, telecommunications, renewable energy, electric utilities, and large-load industrial projects Coordinate project scope, schedule, cost/budget, quality, communications, resources, procurement, and risk activities Work with senior project managers, engineers, designers, and subcontractors to coordinate project documents and drawings and ensure schedules are met Support 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 external business partners Support proposal development, including scope definition, cost estimating, schedule creation, and vendor quote evaluation Coordinate conceptual design plans for large-load, renewable-energy, and battery-storage projects involving utility and non-grid connections Coordinate environmental permitting and land rights with clients, agencies, and staff Assist senior staff with competitive bidding for steel structures, long-lead electrical equipment, and substation construction Participate in mentorship, internal process improvements, and development of project control systems and standards Prepare and maintain project schedules and coordinate schedule impacts with team members and clients Track budgets, prepare project status reports, and conduct team/client meetings Keep senior staff informed of project status and report to clients, agencies, and team members; facilitate recurring meetings and issue meeting notes Requirements Entry-level knowledge of everything involved in completing a project design from start to finish Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering preferred; Electrical or Civil Engineering preferred 1–3 years of experience in heavy industrial-scale electrical projects, including substation and transmission design or a related technical area Strong competence in applying theories and principles 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 and Microsoft Office proficiency Proficiency 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 Occasional travel, including 1–2 trips per month with overnight stays, required Core Competencies Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including scope coordination, budget tracking, and scheduling, particularly in high-voltage electrical projects and renewable energy. Proficient in using MS Project or Primavera P6 for scheduling and possesses excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders. Highest-signal resume keywords Project Management Electrical Engineering MS Project Primavera P6 Budget Tracking Hard Skills Project Design Electrical Substation Design Transmission Design Cost Estimating Scheduling Environmental Permitting Change Control Procurement Management Competitive Bidding Project Control Systems Soft Skills Attention to Detail Customer-Focused Ability to Work Under Pressure Strong Work Ethic Excellent Communication Skills Industry Keywords High-Voltage Electrical Substations Transmission Lines Renewable Energy Electric Utilities Heavy Industrial-Scale Projects Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Project Scheduling Software #J-18808-Ljbffr