Senior Project Manager

Quanta Services, Inc.; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Flexible work options

Educational assistance

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Employee referrals

Volunteer time off

Learning and development

Office amenities

Job summary

Quanta Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large industrial construction CAPEX projects from planning through closeout at our Canonsburg area operations.

You will coordinate process engineers, construction managers, and safety staff to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards. The role requires a track record of managing scopes, schedules, costs, and subcontractors across complex industrial programs, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 8+ years of construction project experience; 3+ years as a project manager; 7+ years in large industrial capital projects (steel, oil & gas, power, heavy manufacturing, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Proven experience managing scope, schedule, cost, and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of large industrial construction CAPEX projects, ensuring alignment with business cases, budgets, schedules, and quality objectives.
• Form and lead cross-functional project teams, including process engineers, construction managers, and safety managers, to ensure coordinated and effective project execution.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the corporation—including operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, EHS, and other functional departments to build consensus and ensure alignment on project objectives, priorities, and execution strategies.
• Develop scopes of work, feasibility studies, and cost/benefit analyses to support funding requests and strategic investment decisions.
• Prepare and present capital appropriation or cost expenditure requests to plant and corporate management.
• Direct, review, and approve engineering designs, technical specifications, and drawings, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Select and apply best available technologies by leveraging internal expertise and industry networks.
• Oversee and manage outside engineering firms and contractors, including design deliverables, inspection services, and installation work.
• Manage project risks by identifying potential technical, operational, and safety concerns, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring business continuity.
• Monitor equipment manufacturing and delivery schedules to ensure on-time installation.
• Oversee commissioning, start-up, and acceptance testing of new systems, including training for operating personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Scope management

Scheduling

Cost management

Subcontractor management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Multitasking

Education

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

Job description

About Us

Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.

Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.

About this Role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and quality requirements.

What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of large industrial construction CAPEX projects, ensuring alignment with business cases, budgets, schedules, and quality objectives
• Form and lead cross-functional project teams, including process engineers, construction managers, and safety managers, to ensure coordinated and effective project execution
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the corporation—including operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, EHS, and other functional departments to build consensus and ensure alignment on project objectives, priorities, and execution strategies
• Develop scopes of work, feasibility studies, and cost/benefit analyses to support funding requests and strategic investment decisions
• Prepare and present capital appropriation or cost expenditure requests to plant and corporate management
• Direct, review, and approve engineering designs, technical specifications, and drawings, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety regulations
• Select and apply best available technologies by leveraging internal expertise and industry networks
• Oversee and manage outside engineering firms and contractors, including design deliverables, inspection services, and installation work
• Manage project risks by identifying potential technical, operational, and safety concerns, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring business continuity
• Monitor equipment manufacturing and delivery schedules to ensure on-time installation
• Oversee commissioning, start-up, and acceptance testing of new systems, including training for operating personnel

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 8+ years of construction project experience with at least 3 years as a project manager; 7+ years of project management experience in large industrial capital projects (steel, oil & gas, power, heavy manufacturing, or equivalent)
• Proven experience managing the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Proven experience managing scope, schedule, cost, and subcontractors
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Knowledge of industrial safety and environmental compliance standards
• Demonstrated ability to run multiple complex projects in parallel

Preferred Education and Experience

• 10–15 years of experience managing large, complex construction or EPC projects
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and complex stakeholder environments
• Formal project management training

What You'll Get

• Competitivecompensationandbenefitspackage
• Flexibleworkoptions
• Educationalassistance
• WellnessandMentalHealthprograms

• Paid Parental Leave

• EmployeeReferralProgram
• VolunteerTimeOff
• LearningandDevelopmentPrograms
• OfficeAmenitiesandPerks

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.