Superintendent/Construction Manager - QDC - Central Texas

Quanta Government Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

Telehealth

Job summary

Quanta Government Solutions (QISG) is seeking a Power Delivery Construction Manager to lead in-field construction, safety, productivity, and quality for high-voltage projects in Houston. You will support the Project Manager with planning, execution, controls, and closeout while supervising all field operations.

You will drive RFIs/submittals, manage subcontracts, update schedules, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Six plus years in power delivery field operations or construction management.
• Experience with substation/overhead transmission project oversight.
• Knowledge of safety, QA/QC, scheduling, cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates field construction activities.
• Manages prime contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Maintains project schedule, budget, and quality through change management.
• Prepares weekly/monthly progress reports and pay requests.
• Ensures QA/QC and HSE standards are enforced across field teams.
• Interacts with design teams and clients to communicate milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

Scheduling

Risk assessment

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering/Construction

OSHA 30

Construction Management certification

Tools

ProjectWise

SharePoint

Primavera P6

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

General DescriptionThe Power Delivery Construction Manager (PDCM) is responsible for driving the project’s safety, productivity, and quality in the field, minimizing risks, and completing the work in the best interests of QISG, our clients, and our co-workers. The PDCM reports to and supports the Project Manager with all facets of project planning, execution, controls, and closeout to maintain or improve the balance between scope, budget, time, and quality. Our PDCM supervises all field operations on assigned projects.

What You'll Do

• Directs and coordinates field construction
• Administration of the prime contract and construction subcontracts and purchase orders
• Monitors progress of the overall design to maintain or improve the balance between scope, budget, time, and quality
• Manages and drives subcontracts and purchase orders to maintain or improve the balance between scope, budget, time, and quality
• Originates, reviews, and/or responds to Requests for Information (RFI) and Submittals for constructability; maintains and improves the balance between scope, budget, time, and quality
• Helps the Project Manager manage and control the project budget, schedule, and quality through effective change management
• Manages and enforces the project’s QA/QC standards and coordinates QA/QC actions with subcontractors and suppliers
• Manages and enforces the project’s Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and coordinates with subcontractors and suppliers to implement their own safety actions
• Works with the Project Manager to prepare and update project schedules and status reports, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports
• Handles project setup and temporary facilities
• Field document control
• Creates daily reports
• Takes progress photographs
• Understands the project schedule’s baseline and milestone dates; able to communicate this with stakeholders as needed
• Owns the project’s Short Interval Schedule (aka 3-4 week Look Ahead schedule) and updates it weekly with previous week’s production and the CM’s work plan over the next two weeks of activities, which may include additional safety, productivity, and quality details relevant to the actual needs of field management and trades. This is the CM’s most effective tool to drive the project schedule forward or identify unplanned risks
• Objectively assesses the weekly work status of Physical Percent Complete (PPC) for the overall project
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs special projects and completes other duties as assigned or requested

What You'll Bring

• Required Experience and Education
• Six (6) + years’ progressive experience in various aspects of the power delivery industry (specifically in the field)o This would include, but is not limited to, hands-on construction, supervision, construction management, audit and inspection of substation and overhead transmission lines, scheduling, cost controls, safety, quality, and risk
• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment
• High school diploma, or equivalent, requiredPreferred Experience and Education
• Strong experience with civil/earthwork and concrete construction
• A Journeyman Lineman or Power Systems Electrician with inspection experience
• Experience supervising a team
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management, or equivalent
• OSHA 30 training certification
• Experience with ProjectWise, SharePoint, scheduling software (Primavera P6), and Project Management software(s)
• Experience with estimating processesSkills
• Strong people relationship management skills
• Self-starter and strong organizational skills
• Strong problem evaluation / solving skills
• Strong team building skills
• Good understanding of the project design process for projects
• Understanding of integrated EPC and Design-Build processes
• Understanding of construction means and methods
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with the design team and construction teams
• Strong management and communication (electronic, written, and verbal) skills
• Computer skills with knowledge and practical experience using MS Office and cloud-based program database entryTravel Requirements
• Travel: Yes
• Percent of Time: Up to 100%

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance

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.