RDQ, Inc. Senior Project Manager - Reno, NV Remote · Full time

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At RDQ, our commitment to expertise in the dynamic realm of engineering is evident through a range of specialized services. Our offerings include Transmission Line Design, Distribution Design, Staff Augmentation, Project Management, and proficiency in advanced software solutions like PLS-CADD, PLS-Pole, and PLS-Tower.

Our projects have spanned various structures, voltage levels, and geographic locations—from wood to steel structures, 12kV to 765kV, and heights ranging from 25' to 600'. With successful executions from Northern New Hampshire to Southern California, our team has demonstrated versatility in handling projects of different complexities.

Our experienced team is adept at navigating the challenges within the design-build transmission industry. Whether it's addressing corrective pole maintenance or managing full-scale transmission rebuilds, we bring expertise and precision to every project. Our focus is on delivering quality results, ensuring that each project meets industry standards.

Position Summary

RDQ is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful execution of complex engineering and consulting projects within the power and energy industry. This position is responsible for managing projects from initial scope development through final delivery, with accountability for client relationships, project financial performance, schedule, quality, risk, and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering teams.

The Senior Project Manager will work closely with RDQ’s engineering leadership, technical leads, project controls, and business development teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently and consistently while providing a high level of service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead engineering and consulting projects from kickoff through final delivery.
• Establish project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, responsibilities, and execution strategy.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams that may include transmission, substation, distribution, BESS, civil, structural, electrical, protection and controls, and other engineering disciplines.
• Facilitate project kickoff meetings, design reviews, progress meetings, and client coordination meetings.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, budget, resource, quality, and technical coordination issues.
• Ensure project deliverables meet contractual requirements and client expectations.
• Coordinate with technical leads to maintain appropriate engineering quality and design review processes.

Client Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with utilities, developers, EPC contractors, technology companies, and other energy-industry clients.
• Communicate project status, risks, decisions, and upcoming activities clearly and proactively.
• Understand client objectives and identify opportunities for RDQ to provide additional value.
• Support long-term account development and repeat business.

Commercial & Financial Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, staffing plans, and schedules.
• Monitor labor utilization, project costs, invoicing, profitability, and remaining project effort.
• Identify scope changes and manage change orders and contract amendments.
• Support proposal development, fee estimates, scopes of work, schedules, and commercial negotiations.
• Understand contractual requirements and manage projects in accordance with agreed terms.
• Identify project risks early and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction to project teams while maintaining clear accountability for deliverables.
• Coordinate staffing requirements with discipline and department leaders.
• Mentor Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other developing leaders.
• Promote strong communication and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
• Help establish scalable project-management practices appropriate for RDQ’s growing organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field.
• Significant experience managing engineering, consulting, construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risk, and client communications.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Strong commercial judgment and understanding of professional-services project economics.

Preferred

• Experience in the electric utility, power generation, renewable energy, data center, or broader energy industry.
• Experience with transmission lines, substations, distribution systems, BESS, grid interconnection, or related infrastructure.
• Engineering consulting or Owner’s Engineering experience.
• PMP certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience developing proposals, scopes of work, project estimates, and change orders.

Core Competencies

• Project leadership and accountability
• Client relationship management
• Budget and schedule management
• Scope and change management
• Resource planning
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Multidisciplinary team coordination
• Commercial awareness
• Clear executive and client communication
• Problem solving and decision making
• Mentoring and team development
• Business development awareness

Success in This Role

A successful Senior Project Manager at RDQ will consistently deliver projects that are technically sound, commercially successful, on schedule, and responsive to the client. They will bring structure and accountability to complex projects while maintaining the flexibility, responsiveness, and client focus expected from a small, nimble engineering organization.

They will also help strengthen RDQ’s long-term client relationships by turning successful project execution into repeat work and broader opportunities.

Working at RDQ

RDQ cares about its people more than anything. We believe that when our people thrive, so does our company. We want you to flourish both in and out of work. Because of this, RDQ offers competitive compensation and a benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k Retirement savings and profit-sharing
• Continuing ed + training & coaching opportunities

Diversity is one of our core values. Because of this, RDQ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Please note: we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

We also really value and honor your time, so please note that at this point in time, RDQ will not sponsor applicants for work authorization.

PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS OF ROLE*:

• The job does require the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation, as well as attend occasional client meetings and site visits.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• *Please note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.