Director of Operations & PMO Delivery - Construction

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Telehealth

EAP

HSA

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Identity Theft Protection

Accident Insurance

Voluntary Life

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG) is seeking a Director of Operations to lead full lifecycle delivery of large-scale advanced technology construction programs. You will report to the VP of Operations and own the leadership of assigned teams, client relationships, contract administration, and financial performance across multiple concurrent projects.

The role serves as the primary operational authority between executive leadership and the PMO, accountable for project delivery,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, or Engineering
10+ years in operational or program management overseeing large-scale power delivery, electrical infrastructure, and/or advanced technology construction
7+ years direct people leadership managing multi-functional project delivery teams
Experience with GMP, cost-plus, and lump-sum contracts at the program level
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce client-ready deliverables
Strong team-building and talent development skills; experience scaling organizations via hiring/onboarding
Proficiency in MS Office; scheduling, cost management, and document control platforms
50% travel, or as needed

Responsibilities

Leads PMO spanning Project Executives, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Preconstruction, Cost, Scheduling, and Contracts
Owns PMO oversight: project delivery, escalation protocols, and reporting standards across Safety, Quality, Execution, and Cost
Develops and maintains program-level portfolio tracking covering schedule, cost, risk, and resource utilization for multi-site construction programs
Drives project execution strategy including contract structures, change management, cost-of-work tracking, and preconstruction scope development
Manages contract administration for major construction agreements including GMP, firm price, and cost-plus structures
Develops and manages detailed cost models, rate sheets, and escalation for labor and equipment across regional portfolio
Responsible for financial reporting, customer-facing billing documentation, and program cost analyses for executive and client review
Drives resolution of change order events, claims, and contract scope gaps across the project portfolio
Serves as primary executive contact for key client accounts within the portfolio
Leads client-facing communications including program status reporting, billing overviews, and issue escalation/resolution
Partners with clients to structure contractual frameworks that support long-term program delivery
Leads, develops, and grows a team; owns hiring and performance management
Establishes onboarding, interview frameworks, and staffing processes to scale the organization
Builds and maintains a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the organization