Senior Project Manager

Quanta Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Educational assistance

Wellness programs

Employee referral program

Learning & development

Office amenities

Job summary

Quanta Services in Houston, Texas seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high-voltage substation construction within our transmission operations. You will own scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships from kickoff to energization.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HV substations, strong Primavera P6 and MS Project skills, and a proven ability to drive safety, schedule, and quality on fast-moving projects within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing high-voltage substation construction.
• Full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, and change management.
• Ability to read critical path and tie schedule data to financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Own project scope, schedule, budget, and change management from kickoff through energization.
• Lead high-voltage substation construction projects and ensure safety, schedule, and quality standards.

Skills

HV substation PM

Client relationship mgmt

Leadership

Scheduling with Primavera P6

MSP scheduling

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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

Quanta Services is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-voltage substation construction projects within our transmission operations. Substation experience is the priority for this role, though a strong transmission line Project Manager with the right background will also be considered. This role owns projects end to end, including scope, schedule, budget, subcontractors, and the client relationship, and serves as the face of the business to the utility client. The ideal candidate has hands-on substation experience, can walk a job, and holds a project team accountable.

This is a career for someone who can carry a client relationship, grow a team, and take substation work off leadership's plate without being managed. Our transmission group is scaling fast, and the right person will own their portfolio like it is their own company.

What You’ll Do

Substation Project Management

• Own project scope, schedule, budget, and change management from kickoff through energization;
• Lead high-voltage substation construction projects, with consideration also given to strong transmission line project management backgrounds; and
• Walk the job regularly and hold the project team accountable to safety, schedule, and quality standards.

Scheduling and Project Controls

• Build schedules from scratch using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, set baselines, and produce meaningful variance and cost reports; and
• Read critical path, flag risk before it becomes a problem, and tie schedule data to financial performance.

Financial and Commercial Ownership

• Own project budgets, cost forecasting, and job cost structures; and
• Manage change order justification, subcontract negotiation, and client-facing pricing.

Client and Team Leadership

• Serve as a client-facing leader, representing the company at kickoffs, job walks, and project reviews; and
• Act as a self-starter who anticipates problems and drives resolution without waiting to be told.

What You’ll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• 5 or more years of experience managing high-voltage substation construction;
• Demonstrated full ownership of project scope, schedule, budget, and change management from kickoff through energization;
• Strong transmission line project management experience will be considered in addition to, or in place of, a pure substation background;
• Required proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, including the ability to build schedules from scratch, set baselines, and produce variance and cost reporting;
• Ability to read critical path, flag risk before it becomes a problem, and tie schedule data to financial performance;
• Comfortable owning project budgets, cost forecasting, and job cost structures;
• Experience with change order justification, subcontract negotiation, and client-facing pricing; and
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-moving construction environment with competing priorities and tight timelines.

Preferred Education and Experience

• PMP certification preferred;
• Familiarity with AEP, CenterPoint (CNP), Entergy, LCRA, or CPS Energy project environments preferred;
• Prior experience working within a Quanta Services operating company preferred;
• Background spanning both substation and transmission line work preferred; and

Licenses / Certifications

Required: N/A

Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes, this role leads and holds the project team accountable across assigned substation and transmission line projects.

Travel Requirements

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: Driven by assigned project locations and job walks

Overnight required: Occasionally

Stationary Position: Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching: Occasionally

Climb: Occasionally

Kneel: Occasionally

Grab: Occasionally

Bend: Occasionally

Lift/carry over: Less than 25 LBS

Vision: Constantly

Hearing: Frequently

Working Conditions

Wet or Humid: Occasionally

Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Occasionally

Working near or on heavy machinery: Occasionally

Working in high places: Occasionally

Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: N/A

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals: N/A

Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Occasionally

Work with Electricity: Occasionally

Work with explosives: N/A

Work on or near a source of radiation: N/A

Loud noise conditions (above 87dB): Occasionally

Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions: Combination of office work and regular jobsite visits to active substation and transmission construction sites

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation and benefits package;
• Flexible work options;
• Educational assistance;
• Wellness and Mental Health programs;
• Employee Referral Program;
• Learning and Development Programs; and
• Office Amenities and Perks.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quanta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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 the Company's Human Resources departm