Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Doe – Idaho National Lab

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overall project delivery and execution of construction projects at the DOE Idaho National Lab. This role serves as the primary accountable leader for project performance, integrating field execution, commercial management, and cross-functional coordination.

The Senior Project Manager owns project outcomes including safety, schedule, cost, quality, and client satisfaction while ensuring alignment with contractual requirements, controls, and compliance standards. This role partners closely with the Site Program Manager and provides leadership to Construction Managers and field teams to deliver predictable, high-quality results in a regulated DOE environment.

What You'll Do:

• Own full project lifecycle from mobilization through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, cost, and contractual commitments
• Lead and oversee onsite construction execution through Construction Managers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and craft resources
• Translate program-level objectives into executable plans while ensuring coordination across field and functional teams
• Champion safety by ensuring Quanta safety standards are embedded across all project activities, including field audits and safety leadership
• Own project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and change order management
• Manage and maintain integrated project schedules, productivity tracking, and coordination of inspections, outages, and customer constraints
• Ensure audit-ready documentation including RFIs, submittals, permits, daily reports, and inspection records in compliance with DOE and federal requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOE representatives and site stakeholders, maintaining strong client relationships and driving issue resolution
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect schedule, cost, and execution
• Coordinate with internal teams including Finance, HR, Safety/Quality, PMO, and Commercial Excellence to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to field teams while reinforcing accountability, execution discipline, and performance expectations
• Support program-level reporting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required

What You'll Bring:

• 10–15+ years of construction project management experience with increasing responsibility in field and project leadership roles
• Experience managing full project lifecycle including commercial, schedule, and execution accountability
• Experience working in federal, DOE, industrial, nuclear, or highly regulated environments preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage subcontractors across complex construction scopes
• Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, forecasting, and change management
• Proven ability to manage risk, resolve issues, and drive project outcomes in a dynamic environment
• Ability to maintain audit-ready project documentation
• Ability to meet DOE site access and background requirements

• Prior DOE site experience (Pantex experience highly desirable).
• Active or previously held DOE 'Q' clearance or HRP eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 11+ years

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver's license and ability to access DOE facilities.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

• PMP, CCM, or similar professional certification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides oversight of subcontractors, vendors, and craft personnel operating on the project site.

Work Environment:

• Full-time onsite at DOE Pantex facility.
• An active construction environment requiring mobility, PPE use, and field presence.
• Strict adherence to security, escort, and information-control protocols.

Cultural Expectations:

This role must embody the One QGS Way—prioritizing safety, accountability, collaboration, and disciplined execution. QGS executes with precision and builds predictable performance through safety, integrity, excellence, and stewardship.

This is a high-visibility field leadership role. Success requires strong execution discipline, comfort operating in a regulated DOE environment, and the ability to partner tightly with program leadership while owning field outcomes.

Travel Requirements:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 10%

Overnight required: Yes

Physical Demands:

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions:

• Wet or Humid - Frequently
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Frequently
• Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
• Working in high places - Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - Seldom
• Work with explosives - Seldom
• Work on or near a source of radiation - Seldom
• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom
• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions______________________

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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 or 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 Oscar Rodriguez at View email address on click.appcast.io

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays

Growth & Development:

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being:

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support:

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families

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