Senior Project Manager

Position Overview

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 15 years of experience in project management.
• Experience with major engineering/ procurement/ construction activities. Transmission and Offshore Wind.
• 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.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• Experience with utility capital investment business models is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including:
• Cash flow forecasting and management for capital projects, including both internal labor and contractor-supported work.
• Purchase Order (PO) financial tracking and oversight.
• Financial risk assessment and mitigation to support achievement of investment objectives.
• Capital portfolio financial planning, monitoring, and performance management.
• Identification, evaluation, and communication of financial risks and opportunities.
• Strong data management, analysis, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, particularly between Project Management and Financial Management organizations.
• Experience preparing and delivering executive and leadership-level reporting, including financial performance, portfolio status, risks, and investment outcomes.

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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