Project Manager I

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

The Project Manager I (PM I) at QISG will be responsible for all aspects of design-build/engineer-procure-construct projects including, but not limited to, management and administration of the prime contract, overseeing the engineering, design, procurement, scheduling, and construction management teams.  This position is responsible for all facets of project execution including, but not limited to, direction and coordination of the field office and management and administration of construction subcontracts and purchase orders.

The PM I is responsible for the supervision of all field operations on assigned projects and may, on a temporary basis, be required to perform all aspects of their project management-related duties from the site of the work. 

The PM I will oversee the auditing and inspection of work performed by construction subcontractors for compliance to the contract specifications and tests, and audit report preparation.

What You'll Do

• Manages integrated Design-Build (DB)/Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams from project inception through completion
• Provides overall direction and coordination of intermediate and final engineering design and construction activities
• Administration and management of the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Ensures compliance with customer goals and expectations associated with safety, quality, and environmental stewardship
• Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance
• Works directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, customer satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite
• Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes
• Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project-specific health and safety plans and project-specific quality control and quality assurance plans
• Responds to and/or oversees Requests for Information
• Performs value engineering and constructability reviews
• Develops a procurement status report with the engineering design, procurement, scheduling and estimating teams, and defines the segregation of work by subcontract and purchase order packages
• Develops and/or oversees subcontractor and supplier scope, price, and schedule exhibits for subcontract and purchase order packages
• Works with procurement teams to coordinate local bidding efforts
• Procurement oversight of subcontracts and purchase orders
• Reviews and approves subcontract and purchase order invoices
• Oversight of subcontractor and purchase order submittals
• Develops initial project-specific schedules in conjunction with engineering design, scheduling, procurement, and field construction staff
• Monitors the overall progress of conceptual design, intermediate and final engineering design, and construction activities
• Administers and manages changes to the prime contract
• Develops a project-specific Schedule of Values
• Submits and expedites timely receipt of progress payments
• Coordinates, prepares, and presents progress, budget forecasting, and schedule management reports on a monthly basis
• Project close-out and warranty administration
• Performs post-construction cost review and reporting
• Ensures optimal relations among project stakeholders (customers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers)
• Trains and mentors junior staff
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
• 5+ years’ experience in Construction Project Management, with direct DB/EPC projects in the power delivery industry preferred; ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in transmission, distribution, and substation work
• Must be well versed in various aspects of engineering, design, and construction, and contracting methodologies, as well as project planning and management-related tasks and activities including, but not limited to, engineering, estimating, scheduling, bidding, project management and administration and management of prime contracts, preparation and administration of purchase orders and subcontracts, field supervision, budget control, safety, quality assurance, etc.
• Self-starter
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
• Strong team building skills
• Understanding of the project design process for projects
• Understanding of integrated EPC process and project lifecycle is preferred
• Understanding of construction means and methods
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes; Primavera P6 preferred
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the power delivery industry
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental best practices employed by the power industry
• Strong knowledge of quality control and quality assurance measures utilized by the power industry

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

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.