Project Manager

Qualus•Las Vegas, NV

55d•$145,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus in our Program Management department as a Project Manager. Our Project Managers are responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, control and close-out of major electric transmission, distribution and substation projects. The successful candidate must have exceptional leadership skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate through and resolve complex and oftentimes multi-functional challenges associated with large projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 3 years of electric utility substation project management experience required
Demonstrate the ability to be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting priorities
Must be able to prepare clear and concise status updates and reports as required
Proven experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
Proficient in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations to support project scope, schedule and cost objectives
Demonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skills
Consistently produces results that meet goals, has high work standards, and understands the business environment and processes
Achieves results by problem-solving, setting priorities and organization
Strives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrity

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification is desired

Responsibilities

Provide strategic project management leadership for large and complex electric transmission and distribution, and substation projects
Responsible for leading projects through all internal and external processes, and navigate the project life cycle
Responsible for the overall management of the project scope, schedule, and cost
Accountable for key project decision-making
Manages a collaborative project team to ensure each key functional project discipline is meeting the planned project scope, schedule, and cost
Lead overall project – coaching, conflict resolution, facilitation, motivation, and negotiation
Responsible for leading project meetings
Accountable to develop, update and manage the project plan associated with the project life cycle
Coordinate communication and provides status updates to stakeholders as required
Assess project risk and proactively develop mitigation plans
Proactively manages project requests for information and action items
Ensure availability or seeks out adequate resources to support the project
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work