Project Manager, Gas Transmission

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About this Role

Quanta Services is looking for an experienced Project Manager, Gas Transmission to join our team. This role plans and oversees complex utility construction projects to ensure they are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This position carries responsibility for project financials, schedule performance, customer relationships, and contract execution from award through closeout. This position requires approximately 80% travel, with extended time spent in the field supporting construction activities. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced field environments and traveling as business needs require.

What You'll Do

• Lead and oversee project office set-up, including systems, controls, and reporting processes;
• Create and own the project execution plan, including safety, staffing, scheduling, and productivity targets;
• Develop, maintain, and update project documentation and the project file system (physical and electronic);
• Manage projects with responsibility for overall P&L performance, including budget adherence, margin protection, and cost controls;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, inspectors, and key stakeholders;
• Lead and coordinate field supervision, estimating, safety, and support teams to achieve project objectives;
• Estimate costs using established estimating tools and/or collaborate with others to develop project budgets;
• Maintain a full understanding of the project contract and ensure change orders are documented per contract requirements;
• Complete project close-out per company policy;
• Track and submit accruals on a weekly and monthly basis;
• Develop and maintain critical path schedules in MS Project and/or Primavera P6;
• Prepare and present weekly project status reports covering cost, schedule, risk, and production;
• Forecast cost, scope, schedule, and resources on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis;
• Provide end-of-month variance explanations to forecast;
• Work interdepartmentally to ensure all revenue is accurately accounted for; and
• Coordinate with internal support groups to set up projects in the accounting system.

What You'll Bring

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of project management experience in utility, industrial, or heavy construction environments;
• Demonstrated experience managing natural gas or utility infrastructure construction projects (distribution, transmission, or related utility work);
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting, and earned value;
• Ability to interpret field conditions and communicate project requirements to relevant stakeholders;
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project; and
• Willingness to travel approximately 80% of the time as business needs require.

Preferred Education and Experience

• PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: N/A

Preferred: PMP, CCM, or equivalent

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes — this role partners closely with field supervision and construction teams.

Travel Requirements

Travels: Yes Percent of time: 80% Overnight required: Yes

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position — Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching — Occasionally
• Climb — Occasionally
• Kneel — Seldom
• Grab — Seldom
• Bend — Seldom
• Lift/carry over — 25 LBS
• Vision — Constantly
• Hearing — Constantly

Working Conditions

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

This position is subject to Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

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 may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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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 the Company's Human Resources department.