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Quanta Services

Builds and repairs power grids and utility networks

Project Manager

Construction ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeLorton, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 years managing underground utility construction projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of project execution from pre-construction through project closeout.
  • Sound understanding of utility contracts, scopes of work, job prints, and clarification language.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience is preferred.
  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management.
  • Skilled with project management software such as Excel, P6, MS Project, and EcoSys.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize assignments.
  • Management and supervision skills.
  • High sense of integrity and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required.
  • Knowledge of applicable municipal, state, and federal legislation is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Attend pre-construction meetings with estimators and stakeholders.
  • Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and scope.
  • Assist in developing construction schedules and plans and organizing crews.
  • Work with the Superintendent to assign foremen to job tasks and generate lists of required personnel, equipment, and tooling.
  • Arrange for personnel and equipment transfers to projects.
  • Support pre-construction activities, including bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning.
  • Oversee budget projections for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure project expenditures remain within established budgets and implement cost-saving strategies.
  • Develop, update, and manage project schedules.
  • Prepare billing packages and submit documentation to clients.
  • Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly projections and track progress across all activities.
  • Provide accurate project cost forecasts and develop monthly cost-to-complete reports.
  • Prepare, submit, monitor, and maintain all project submittals and requests for information.
  • Analyze cost reports and identify methods to optimize expenses.
  • Manage invoicing or payment application processes for completed scopes of work.
  • Review contracts and ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Be accountable for quality of work and safety performance.
  • Visit crews to monitor safety, quality, and production.
  • Assist foremen in coordinating major project activities and critical tasks.
  • Attend project meetings with owners and stakeholders.
  • Update schedules and progress reports; verify as-builts and progress charts.
  • Ensure all change orders are documented and billed.
  • Maintain communication with inspectors and owners regarding quality, safety, schedule, and materials.
  • Execute corrective actions for delays, adverse weather, or emergencies.
  • Maintain comprehensive records of working documents in accordance with document control practices.
  • Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
  • Present project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure all project documentation supports schedule and budget adherence.
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Lead meetings to resolve work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients.
  • Follow up on complaints from owners, the public, or landowners.
  • Develop and oversee project material trackers based on bills of materials, drawings, and scope.
  • Monitor inventories, production, shortages, and damages.
  • Ensure productivity, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance.
  • Monitor quality of labor, equipment hours, materials, and subcontractor reporting.

Desired Qualifications

  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • Knowledge of applicable municipal, state, and federal legislation is an asset.
  • A bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, or Engineering, or equivalent field experience, is preferred.

About the Company

Quanta Services

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.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1997

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