Assistant Project Manager II

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health coverage

Telehealth

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR), is seeking an Assistant Project Manager II to assist the Project Manager on multiple projects during development and execution.

You will coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, client presentations, procurement, and construction activities; support scheduling, value engineering, and safety plans; and participate in post-construction closeouts and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• 2+ years of construction project planning and management experience.
• Experience with EPC/design build preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement and construction activities.
• Assist in developing project schedules with cross-functional teams.
• Support safety plans and incident reporting.
• Prepare monthly project review reports for PM and leadership.
• Help with procurement, subcontract packages, and cost tracking.
• Support project close-out and warranty activities.
• Travel up to 50% as project needs require.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Project design/process

Construction means & methods

Microsoft Office

Communication (verbal & written)

Time management

Estimation, scheduling, PM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

About Us

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.

About this Role

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR) is looking for an Assistant Project Manager II (APM II) will assist/support the Project Manager (PM) on project tasks as assigned, follow-up on deliverables, and review with the PM. This position will be responsible for the coordination of engineering, estimating, project controls, client presentations, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project.

Work assignments may include supporting multiple projects concurrently. While not otherwise involved in project-specific work, the APM II will support other project and proposal efforts, or may work with, or do rotations with the various operational support groups.

What You'll Do

Duties

• Coordinates engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities during the development and execution phase(s) of the project
• Assists PM in the development of the initial project schedule in conjunction with engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction management personnel
• Participates in value engineering and constructability reviews
• Works with procurement to develop subcontractor and vendor scopes of work and schedules exhibits to the contracts for review by PM before processing
• Works with the appropriate Safety personnel on all safety-related issues, including but not limited to, development and implementation of the project-specific safety plan, reporting of incidents, and supporting the investigation of incidents
• Assists the PM with project schedule and helps prepare monthly project review reports for the project management team and Senior Management
• Supports project by conducting financial reviews and closeouts on a monthly basis
• Assists with RFI submittals utilizing QISG’s document management system
• Provides feedback to improve Quality of all technical, commercial, and administrative deliverables for projects
• Assists in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Monitors progress of overall design, procurement, and construction of the project
• Facilitates Project Close-Out and Warranty administration
• Performs post-construction cost review and reporting and participates in lessons learned
• Performs any other duties assigned by the PM, including acting as PM when PM is unavailable (when deemed qualified by PM/Operations Director)
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

What You'll Bring

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
• 2+ years of construction project experience, including various aspects of construction planning and management including, but not limited to engineering, estimating, bidding, preparing, and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, document control, etc.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Prior experience in EPC/design build as well as the Power Delivery (substation, transmission & distribution) industry

Skills

• Self-starter
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
• Understanding of the project design process for projects
• Understanding of integrated EPC process
• Understanding of construction means and methods
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Yes
• Percent of Time: Up to 50%, or as project needs require

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.