Senior Project Manager - Drilling

Quanta Services, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (Employer-paid)

Life insurance (Employer-paid)

Disability benefits (Employer-paid)

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Wellness programs

Learning and Development programs

Job summary

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex drilling construction projects across the region from Columbus, Ohio. You will oversee planning, budgeting, construction, closeout, and client satisfaction, guiding multiple project managers and ensuring safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and a proven track record in utility-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent.
• Ten years of project/construction management experience.
• Knowledge of project controls, budgeting, estimating, schedules, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project lifecycles for drilling/foundation projects including potential substation, transmission, and distribution work.
• Manage field logistics: equipment mobilization, procurement, subcontractor activities, prioritization.
• Maintain baseline schedules, milestones, and closeout processes; oversee cost tracking and reporting.
• Apply financial models to optimize spending and leadership reports; ensure budgetary control.
• Prepare and manage project documentation: RFIs, change orders, submittals, daily reports.
• Travel to project sites as needed and lead project meetings with teams and clients.

Skills

Design and estimation

Construction management

Budgeting and cost control

Communication skills

Leadership and supervision

Reading complex specs and drawings

Education

Bachelors in construction/engineering

PMP certification within 60 days

Tools

Primavera P6

JD Edwards

Hubble/EcoSys/Incorta

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

About Us

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is a premier outside electrical infrastructure construction company based in Kansas City, Missouri. A subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR), PAR is one of the founding members of Quanta Services and among the largest union contractors in the U.S. PAR’s employees are the reason for the success of our company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At PAR, we take on the most challenging and complex projects we can find, and we hire people who thrive on hard work and demanding opportunities.

About this Role

Overview

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and manage complex drilling construction projects across the region. This role is responsible for overseeing all phases of project execution—from planning and budgeting through construction, closeout, and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical knowledge, and proven experience managing utility-scale projects safely, on time, and within budget. Ability to provide guidance and oversee multiple project managers or assistant project managers.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

This position is based in Columbus, Ohio, with occasional travel to project sites as required.

• Coordinate overall project lifecycles for drilling/foundation projects. Some projects may involve substation construction, transmission, and distribution projects.
• Manage complex field logistics, including equipment mobilization, material procurement, subcontractor activities, and multi-task prioritization.
• Build, maintain, and optimize baseline project schedules, milestones, and structural closeout processes.
• Oversee corporate and industry accounting tracking, including labor, equipment, and material costs, to ensure rigorous budgetary control.
• Apply advanced financial math, record-keeping, and cost forecasting models to optimize project spending and leadership reports.
• Utilize specialized heavy construction financial software including JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, Incorta, and HCSS HeavyJob.
• Author, review, and manage formal project documentation including RFIs, change orders, design submittals, and technical daily reports.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex engineering specs, contracts, financial reports, blueprints, and legal agreements.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in project controls software platforms, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
• Conduct routine job site inspection visits to verify adherence to design specifications, quality baselines, and execution standards.
• Collaborate directly with the Safety Department to enforce OSHA compliance and uphold PAR Electric's strict zero-injury site culture.
• Maintain complete mobility, including a valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record (MVR), to travel directly to active field project locations.
• Facilitate proactive oral, written, and multimedia presentation communications across field crews, engineering bodies, and clients.
• Deploy supervisory and motivational leadership skills to align teams, run project meetings, and resolve on-site operational bottlenecks.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Knowledge of design, estimating, construction, finance, and management.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and activities.
• Accounting (math and record-keeping) to include the ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and operations as needed to examine construction operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
• Familiar with Primavera P6, JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, Incorta, and Bid 2 Win technology platforms.
• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening) and ability to lead meetings.
• Effective motivational and supervisory skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Ability to travel and work on project locations is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, drawings, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to the metro area.

Education and Experience

• Four-year construction science, construction management, construction engineering, engineering, or similar related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Minimum of ten years project or construction management or project controls experience in similar construction.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of project management, project controls, contract management, budgeting, estimating, schedules, negotiations, construction management (technology, equipment, methods), and safety required.
• PMP certification required within 60 days of hire.

What You'll Get

PAR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 100% employer-paid health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision) for you and your dependents
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance
• 100% employer-paid disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
• Paid Time Off (sick and vacation)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness and Mental Health Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. PAR Electrical Contractors, LLC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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.

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.