Assistant Project Manager
Quanta Services
Assistant Project Manager
Quanta Services
Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR) company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of complex projects. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced project leaders and cross-functional teams while gaining hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle.
Working closely with the Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager II will help coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, client presentations, and construction activities from project development through execution. This individual will play an important role in tracking project deliverables, monitoring progress, coordinating resources, and ensuring key milestones are met.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, support proposal development and other business initiatives, and collaborate with operational support teams to build a well-rounded understanding of QISG’s business. This position is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to grow their project management expertise.
Project Coordination: Coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Scheduling & Reporting: Support project schedule development, monitor progress, and prepare monthly project reviews for project leadership and senior management.
Cost & Financial Management: Conduct monthly financial reviews, support project closeouts, and prepare post-construction cost reports.
Procurement & Contracts: Assist with purchase orders, subcontract packages, vendor scopes of work, and contract schedules.
Design & Constructability: Participate in value engineering, constructability reviews, and efforts to improve project quality and deliverables.
Safety & Compliance: Collaborate with Safety personnel on project-specific safety plans, incident reporting, and investigations.
Project Documentation: Manage Requests for Information (RFIs) through QISG’s document management system and maintain accurate project records.
Project Closeout: Coordinate project closeout, warranty administration, and lessons-learned reviews.
Leadership Support: Assist the Project Manager with assigned duties and, when qualified and authorized, provide project management coverage as needed.
Policies & Procedures: Follow established company standards, policies, and procedures.
Location: Onsite – Amarillo, TX
Compensation: $70,000–$140,000 Annually + Benefits (based on education and experience)
Travel Requirement: Up to 25%
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
At least 2 years of construction project experience, including exposure to project planning, engineering, estimating, bidding, procurement, subcontract administration, scheduling, cost control, or document control.
Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) or design-build project delivery.
Experience in the power delivery industry, including substations, transmission, or distribution.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Understanding of project design processes, EPC workflows, and construction methods.
Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, document management, and project management tools and processes.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks
Quanta Services builds, upgrades and repairs the power lines, substations, pipelines and communications networks that utilities, power producers and large energy users rely on. It runs its own training school, Northwest Lineman College, which prepares workers for electric line work at campuses in several states. Quanta works through regional operating companies that handle engineering, construction, storm restoration and routine upkeep for their customers. Clients pay under long-term master service agreements for ongoing work and under fixed-price or cost-based contracts for large projects. Quanta was founded in 1997 by combining four electrical contractors and is based in Houston, Texas.
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