Associate Project Manager

Qualus Power Services

Phoenix, AZ

Full Time

Mid Level

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Power your future with Qualus in our Project Management department as an Associate Project Manager. As an Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and support of electric utility projects to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with company goals and strategic direction. You will assist Project Managers across all phases of execution—including engineering, design, permitting, and construction—while managing project plans, resources, budgets, and timelines. Your efforts will help maintain consistency across projects by tracking deliverables, driving quality assurance, and presenting updates, issues, and solutions to leadership. This role ensures that each project meets operational requirements and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning and implementation of project
Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
Define project tasks and resource requirements
Assemble and coordinate project staff
Manage project budget
Manage project resource allocation
Plan and schedule project timelines
Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
Provide direction and support to project team
Perform quality assurance
Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions to manager/lead PM
Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering or Business preferred, and 2 years of Project Management experience or Associate Degree and 4 years of Project Management; non-degree must have minimum of 6 years' experience in Project Management
A Bachelor's degree in Construction Management with utility experience accepted 1-3 years of project management or business analyst experience supporting major projects
Experience with Project Management applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, Deltek)
Knowledgeable in both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
Experience with subcontractor management and/or procurement, technical projects and/or field construction operations
Experience with conflict management, risk management and change management
Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to lead initiatives and independent projects
Ability to think critically and solve problems
Ability to communicate effectively across the organization
Strong working knowledge of electric utilities or electric power industry
Experience with subcontractor, supply chain and/or logistics management

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of Project Management experience with a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or 4 years with an Associate Degree
Experience supporting major projects in utility or construction management

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Working at Qualus Power Services

Qualus is a leading power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm values diversity and inclusion, putting people first because they care. With nearly 1,600 professionals across the U.S. and Canada, Qualus partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, government clients, and renewable energy developers, offering comprehensive solutions through advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services.

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