Assistant Project Manager- (Traveling)

Quanta-Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starting day 1

401(k) immediate vesting

Multiple medical plans

Dental and Vision plans

Job summary

Summit Line Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate high‑voltage transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide, with travel in the El Paso, TX area.

You will assist in planning, budgeting, scheduling and subcontractor management, ensuring safety, quality, and timely project delivery while coordinating with field teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Multi-tasking ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Lifecycle management of projects across high-voltage transmission, substations and distribution.
• Track customer work authorizations and manage project documents.
• Communicate with field operations for reviews and preparation.
• Manage project schedule and update per field execution plans.
• Assist with budget projections for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Submit locates and dependencies; coordinate schedules with customers.
• Develop and maintain Schedule of Values and submit billing packages to customers.
• Develop baseline schedules and update running schedules accordingly.
• Maintain electronic and printed project documents per control practices.
• Generate daily, weekly and monthly projections and progress reports.
• Prepare/update submittals and RFIs; manage project costs vs forecast.
• Communicate with supervisory personnel, subcontractors, or engineers to resolve issues.
• Explain plans and contract terms to staff and clients; represent owner or developer.
• Maintain material trackers and track inventories, production and shortages.
• Execute corrective actions for delays, weather, or emergencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business

Trade school certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary ofQuanta Services, Inc.(NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

About this Role

Company Overview:

Summit Line Constructionis headquartered in Heber City, Utah. You can also find our offices in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix with project locations across the western region. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Position Overview: The Assistant Project Manager will participate in the planning, directing, and coordinating of high-voltage electric transmission, substation and distribution of construction and maintenance projects throughout the country. This role involves participating in the conceptual development of these projects and overseeing their organization, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, subcontractors, safety, quality, and implementation.

This position is a traveling role located in the El Paso, TX area

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Management:
  • Responsible for the lifecycle of a project
  • Track customer issued work authorizations and manage project documents
  • Communicate with field operations team for field review/preparation
  • Manage project schedule and update in accordance with field operations execution plans
  • Assist with budget projections for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project.
  • Submit locates and additional dependencies
  • Coordinate project schedule with Customer including schedule dates, outage information, dependencies, etc.
  • Receive, compile, and review completed project documentation.
• Support the PM in the development and management of the project Schedule of Values (SOV), update based on production, prepare billing packages, and submit to the customer.
• Develop project baseline schedule and update running schedule accordingly.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain electronic and printed files of working documents in accordance with outlined document control practices.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly projections and progress reports for all construction activities.
• Assist in preparing and updating project documentation, including submittals and RFIs.
• Manage & Report project costs against the forecasted budget and report findings to leadership.

Stakeholder Communication and Issue Resolution:

• Communicate with supervisory personnel, subcontractors, or engineers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.

Material and Quality Management:

• Maintain project material trackers based on customer BOM, drawings, and scope. Track inventories, production, shortages, and damages
• Execute corrective actions to address delays, adverse weather conditions, or emergencies.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications:

• Technical Proficiency: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, particularly strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Multi-tasking Ability: Must be able to handle various tasks simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
• Adaptability: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, switch directions as needed and demonstrate adaptability.
• Education: A bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business, or a trade school certificate is preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Compliance: Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screenings.

Physical Demands:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Navigate uneven terrain at job sites
• Use hands to handle tools, materials, and equipment
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as required
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Work at elevated heights when necessary
• Lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors
• Maintain visual awareness sufficient to safely operate tools and equipment
• Drug Free Workplace: New Employees must submit and successfully pass post offer drug screening

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

What You'll Get

Benefits:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
• 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
• Several medical plans to choose from
• Dental Plan and Vision Plan
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection and so much more!

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.