Senior Project Manager – Transmission Line

Qualus

. Lead the planning and implementation of utility transmission line projects ranging in complexity .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in project management within the Power Delivery Industry, focusing on utility transmission line projects, financial management, and client relationship development. Proven ability to lead multi-discipline programs and manage project risks while achieving quality, budget, and schedule objectives.

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Project ManagementPower Delivery Industry ExperienceFinancial ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Project ScopingProposal PreparationBudget DevelopmentContract NegotiationResource Utilization AnalysisChange Order ManagementProject SchedulingQuality ManagementMulti-Discipline Program ManagementVendor Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipMentoringOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Transmission ProjectsSubstation ProjectsDistribution ProjectsBusiness DevelopmentClient ManagementProject ReviewsPortfolio ManagementNew Jersey Residency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and implementation of utility transmission line projects ranging in complexity
Support business development through project scoping, fee development, proposal preparation, interviews, negotiations, and contract development
Define project scope, work procedures/sequences, schedules, budgets, staffing, vendor lists, and progress billing points after project award
Meet with client management to resolve issues and obtain project completion approvals
Maintain ongoing business relationships with clients as part of business development efforts
Plan, organize, communicate, and coordinate project engagements
Manage day-to-day activities involving clients and project teams
Achieve project quality/scope, budget, and schedule objectives
Analyze project performance and resource utilization
Identify potential out-of-scope work
Manage and negotiate contract change orders
Identify and manage project risk from proposal phase through project completion
Train, mentor, and oversee other Project Managers
Conduct and participate in portfolio and project reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of increasing experience in the Power Delivery Industry
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 delivery projects, including transmission, substation, and distribution
Strong skills in relationship development and management
Must reside in New Jersey

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays