Director of Transmission Line Engineering PMO

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Services, Inc. seeks a Director, Engineering PMO - Transmission Line to lead the PMO for high‑voltage transmission initiatives.

You will shape strategy, govern engineering delivery, and drive performance across multiple programs, partnering with executive leaders, operations, and customers to ensure safety, quality, and value. You will oversee a portfolio of transmission projects, develop workforce strategies, and mentor senior engineers while advancing standardization, risk mitigation,

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive experience in the electric utility industry with leadership in engineering, program management, and/or management of high-voltage transmission projects across regions.
BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited university required; MS preferred.
P.E. license preferred, with ability to serve as technical authority and executive engineering leader.
Proven track record leading large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations delivering complex transmission programs safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

Provide enterprise leadership for the Transmission Line Engineering PMO, setting vision, strategy, and priorities.
Establish and maintain engineering governance frameworks, standards, and controls across the full project lifecycle.
Ensure consistent application of policies, risk management, and quality systems across all transmission projects.
Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on engineering strategy, capacity, risk, and performance.
Oversee a portfolio of transmission line programs and projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
Implement portfolio-level performance management, including dashboards, KPIs, and executive reporting.
Drive early identification and mitigation of technical, resourcing, and execution risks across the portfolio.
Ensure effective integration between engineering, construction, procurement, and operations at a programmatic level.
Lead, develop, and mentor Engineering Project Managers and senior engineering leaders.
Define and execute engineering workforce strategy, including staffing models and succession planning.
Establish training and development frameworks to support current needs and future growth.
Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability and collaboration.
Set strategy and oversight for engineering service providers and design partners.
Define, monitor, and enforce service provider KPIs and contractual compliance.
Partner with senior leadership of engineering firms to drive quality and capacity alignment.
Support business development with engineering input into pursuits, proposals, and risk reviews.
Participate in client engagements as an engineering authority and trusted advisor.
Ensure engineering approaches are scalable and aligned with customer expectations.
Drive innovation and efficiency through standardized processes and digital tools.