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Senior Project Manager - Power Generation

Qualus
La Porte, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
Power your future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Senior Project Manager. Our Senior Project Managers are responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out of major power generation projects. We are supporting the build of a new combined cycle independent power generation facilities to support the power demands on our electrical grid. Employees in this role must have project management experience with power generation facility construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the planning and implementation of large and complex power generation 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.

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 10 years of increasing experience with Power Generation projects with a minimum of 5 years in project management.
  • 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 generation projects.
  • Strong skills in relationship development and management.

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, 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 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

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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