Senior Project Manager

About Us

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility and other industries. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when committing to provide our clients with a wide range of utility services.

About this Role

The Senior Project Manager will provide overall administrative, technical, financial, and resource management of assigned projects from initial bid preparation through completion. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for delivering each project safely, in accordance with quality standards, on time, and within budget. The Senior Project Manager provides work direction and mentoring to assigned Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and may directly supervise one to two project management personnel.

What You'll Do

• • Provide work direction, coaching, and mentoring to assigned Project Managers and Project Coordinators; may directly supervise one to two project management personnel, including participating in hiring, performance evaluation, and corrective action decisions
  • Work with safety personnel to ensure that project is being built in accordance with OSHA and company regulations and that proper training is occurring
  • Responsible for the financials and contract management of assigned projects.
  • Work closely with the Project Management Organization to ensure consistency and adherence to organizational best practices
  • Work closely with the construction management to ensure successful delivery of the project
  • Define problems, collect information, and establish facts to provide an appropriate resolution
  • Lead pre-construction efforts in bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning
  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
  • Ensure electronic and printed project document files are set up, organized, and maintained in the required systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint; Primavera P6; EcoSys; QuickBase; B2W; and others
  • Schedule and manage subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers
  • Monitor support construction through communication with superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget
  • Ability to interpret and act on terms and conditions within contracts in consultation with PAR West’s legal team to protect company’s interest while maintaining good relationships
  • Review cost reports and evaluate methods to reduce cost while maintaining productivity
  • Manage budget projection for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project
  • Responsible for project cost forecasting, monthly cost to complete development, and accuracy of reporting
  • Responsible for the invoicing or payment application process and for the accuracy of weekly labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor cost reporting
  • Responsible for productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance of the project
  • Lead daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings, including monthly project reviews, as required; ensure agendas, minutes, and meeting documents are prepared and distributed
  • Ensure all project submittals and requests for information are developed, submitted, tracked, and closed out
  • Monitor and manage project scope and develop, negotiate, submit, track, and maintain client and/or subcontractor change orders when necessary, within PAR West’s delegation of authority limits
  • Work with Project Controls Specialist or Project Controls Manager to develop project schedules in Project or Primavera
  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by management

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of project management, project controls, estimating, construction, finance, and contract management
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize team performance
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and activities
• Maintain a professional appearance with the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and to provide positive leadership to motivate personnel
• Ability to apply accounting revenue recognition concepts and operations as needed to examine construction operations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint)
• Familiar with Primavera P6, JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, QuickBase, and B2W 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, as required
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, financial reports, and legal documents

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required Education and Experience

• 4 Year Construction Science, Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or similar related Degree OR Equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum of 7 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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Utility, transmission and distribution, or substation construction project experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• None

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• PMP
• CRIS

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May directly supervise a team of Project Managers or Assistant Project Managers; provides work direction and mentoring to assigned project management personnel

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 25-75%

Overnight required: Yes  

What You'll Get

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Accident 
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike) 
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance) 
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

Compensation Range

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.