Program Manager

Quanta Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Manager II to lead a federal program team focused on energy and infrastructure initiatives. Drive execution, customer satisfaction, and regulatory compliance while coordinating with PMO and senior leadership for strategy and governance.

You will manage multiple concurrent programs, align resources, and report on performance, schedule, and budget in a fast-paced, matrix environment. This position is based in Houston, TX.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Program/Project/Construction Management or related federal program field.
• Must have working knowledge of federal contracting, delivery, regulatory compliance, and program mgmt principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Familiarity with DOE, NNSA, and other federal government customers.
• Experience leading multiple concurrent programs while managing financial performance, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Experience working within or alongside a PMO, including governance and reporting.
• Experience collaborating in complex matrix organizations and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting customer relationships in federal energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project mgmt software (MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead a federal energy/infrastructure program ensuring objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Partner with PMO to implement governance, reporting, and delivery standards.
• Lead continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with Construction Ops, Safety & Quality, Finance, HR, IT/Cyber, Legal & Compliance, Contracts, Supply Chain.
• Support change management with communication, resource planning, and execution activities.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate program risks and compliance issues.
• Prepare and present program performance reports, forecasts, and metrics.

Skills

Federal program management

PMO governance

Cross-functional leadership

Risk & compliance management

Change management

Financial management

Contracting awareness

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Program Manager II to lead an integrated program team supporting a key customer's federal portfolio. This role is responsible for successful program execution, customer satisfaction, financial performance, and regulatory compliance across a central client focus. Serving as the operational bridge between day-to-day program execution and the strategic direction established by the Senior Program Manager and the Program Director, the Program Manager II drives disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and consistent delivery while supporting the long-term growth of the Energy portfolio.

Day to Day:

• Program Leadership: Lead a targeted federal energy and infrastructure program while ensuring successful execution of program objectives, customer requirements, project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety. Drive consistent program performance while supporting operational excellence and successful delivery across assigned programs.
• PMO Alignment: Partner with the Project Management Office (PMO) to implement program governance, reporting requirements, delivery standards, and best practices across assigned programs. Ensure program execution aligns with organizational objectives, customer expectations, and established program management processes.
• Process Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen program execution, improve customer satisfaction, and promote standardized program management practices across assigned programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Construction Operations, Safety & Quality, Finance, HR, IT/Cyber, Legal & Compliance, Contracts, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to coordinate resources, resolve issues, remove barriers, and ensure successful delivery of assigned programs.
• Change Management: Support the implementation of organizational and program-level change initiatives by coordinating communication, process adoption, resource planning, and execution activities that promote successful program outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Proactively identify, evaluate, and resolve program risks, contractual requirements, operational issues, and schedule impacts. Develop mitigation strategies, implement corrective actions, and elevate significant concerns to the Senior Program Manager as appropriate.
• Performance Management & Reporting: Prepare and present program performance reports, financial forecasts, customer updates, and operational metrics that provide visibility into program health, project status, financial performance, and key business objectives. Support proposal development, contract administration, and business planning activities as assigned.

Must Haves:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Program Management, Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field supporting federal programs.
• MUST have working knowledge of federal contracting, project delivery, regulatory compliance, and program management principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Familiarity with Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and other federal government customers.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent programs while managing financial performance, schedules, and customer expectations.
• Experience working within or alongside a Project Management Office (PMO), including program governance and reporting.
• Experience collaborating within complex matrix organizations and leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting customer relationships within federal energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting federal energy, environmental, infrastructure, engineering, or national security programs.
• Experience mentoring project or program management professionals.
• Experience supporting proposal development, business development, or capture activities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or willingness to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.