Associate Project Manager

Qualus

Associate Project Manager supporting Qualus’s power infrastructure engineering projects across substations, transmission, renewables, and utilities. Coordinating schedules, budgets, procurement, permitting, and client project communications.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Project ManagementElectrical EngineeringMS ProjectPrimavera P6Budget Tracking

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Hard Skills

Project DesignElectrical Substation DesignTransmission DesignCost EstimatingSchedulingEnvironmental PermittingChange ControlProcurement ManagementCompetitive BiddingProject Control Systems

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer-FocusedAbility to Work Under PressureStrong Work EthicExcellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeProject Scheduling Software

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage Electrical SubstationsTransmission LinesRenewable EnergyElectric UtilitiesHeavy Industrial-Scale Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays