Senior Project Manager

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, including designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise lies in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. As a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services, we serve utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states. We partner with some of the region’s largest energy companies to modernize electric systems, advance de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of customers.

About the role

A Senior Project Manager manages complex medium and high voltage projects, including transmission, distribution, and substation construction/maintenance. This role oversees planning, directing, and coordinating activities through subordinate supervisory personnel, participating in conceptual development, organization, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, subcontractors, safety, quality, and execution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer success by establishing and maintaining strong relationships with field leaders, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and supporting personnel.
• Develop, implement, and track resource-loaded project schedules.
• Identify, communicate, and manage project risks effectively.
• Establish and track project budgets, including monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and mobilization plans.
• Manage project closeout and demobilization.
• Track and report project production goals accurately.
• Develop, track, and report a Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP), collaborating with safety professionals to ensure safe project execution.
• Develop, track, and report a Project Quality Plan (PQP), working with quality professionals to meet all quality metrics and resolve issues promptly.
• Work with field leadership to efficiently manage personnel and equipment requirements.
• Negotiate subcontractor and vendor contract scope, terms, and conditions.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Understand and follow project contractual terms and conditions.
• Mentor and train members of the Project Management team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience in the construction industry (candidates with 3-5 years may be considered for a Project Manager role).
• Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and identify constructability issues.
• Willingness to travel short-term.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
• Valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or relevant experience is preferred.
• High-voltage construction experience.
• PMP Certification.

Pay

$150,000–$170,000 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance