Project Manager - High Voltage

Quanta Power Solutions; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions seeks an experienced Project Manager – High Voltage to lead planning, execution, and delivery of substations, transmission lines, switchyards, and related utility infrastructure. You will be the primary contact for projects, ensuring safe, high-quality execution while meeting schedule, budget, and client satisfaction goals.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and utility construction expertise to coordinate field operations, subcontractors, labor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 4–7 years of project management experience within electrical utility construction.
• Experience managing high‑voltage utility projects (transmission, distribution, substation).
• Demonstrated success in forecasting, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Experience with union labor environments (IBEW) and related jurisdictional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from pre-construction planning through final closeout.
• Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to meet objectives.
• Coordinate field supervision, engineering, subcontractors, vendors, and clients for efficient execution.
• Monitor progress to meet drawings, specs, contract requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower forecasts, and cost-control measures.
• Track performance, analyze productivity, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage project financials including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability reporting.
• Prepare and review estimates, proposals, takeoffs, and project documentation.
• Lead project setup activities including cost coding, billing, and document controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

High voltage

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager – High Voltage to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-voltage electrical construction projects, including substations, transmission lines, switchyards, and associated utility infrastructure. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for assigned projects and is responsible for ensuring safe, high-quality project execution while maintaining schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction objectives.

This role requires strong leadership, financial management, and utility construction expertise to successfully coordinate field operations, subcontractors, labor resources, materials, and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from pre-construction planning through final project closeout.
• Champion Quanta Power Solutions’ safety culture by ensuring compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety standards.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate with field supervision, engineering teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to support efficient project execution.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure work is completed in accordance with project drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, manpower forecasts, procurement plans, and cost-control measures.
• Track project performance, analyze productivity, and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain project objectives.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, revenue projections, and profitability reporting.
• Prepare and review project estimates, proposals, quantity takeoffs, and project documentation.
• Lead project setup activities, including cost coding, billing processes, document controls, material planning, and reporting systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison with customers, utility owners, union representatives, and other key project stakeholders.
• Identify, price, negotiate, and process change orders resulting from design revisions, RFIs, and customer requests.
• Manage subcontractor performance, contracts, schedules, invoicing, and overall project integration.
• Review and approve project-related payroll, equipment utilization reports, and project cost transactions.
• Coordinate procurement activities and support material acquisition, submittals, and delivery schedules.
• Prepare and present project status updates, forecasts, and performance metrics to clients and senior leadership.
• Ensure adequate labor, equipment, and material resources are available to safely meet project schedules and production goals.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to project teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 4-7 years of project management, engineering, construction management, or related experience within the electrical utility construction industry.
• Experience managing high-voltage utility projects, including transmission, distribution, substation, or related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success managing project financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Knowledge of utility construction methods, equipment, materials, and industry standards.
• Experience working with union labor environments, including IBEW labor agreements and jurisdictional requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and other project management or reporting systems.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

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.