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Senior Project Manager - Utility Transmission, Distribution Line and Substation Projects

Qualus
Pittsburgh, PA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2027

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 distribution 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 construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the planning and execution of medium-large power delivery distribution 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

  • Minimum of 10 years of increasing experience in the Power Delivery Industry with a minimum of 5 years in project management, and a minimum of 3 years with distribution projects.
  • 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.
  • 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).

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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, 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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