Project Executive - QDC

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

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company (NYSE: PWR) is looking for a Project Executive at QISG leads and supervises project teams ensuring a successful project execution.  This position is responsible for all aspects of a project from its inception to its completion.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, strategic planning, resource & risk management, budget oversight & financial success, safety planning, stakeholder communication & management, and team member development.  In addition, they will work with the commercial development teams to support upcoming project opportunities. 

The Project Executive is responsible for the supervision of all field operations on assigned projects and may be required to perform all aspects of their project management-related duties from the site of the work.  This position will also coordinate with executive management to make decisions for operational activities. 

What You'll Do

• Manages integrated Design-Build (DB)/Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams from project inception through completion, including during pursuit phase
• Provides overall direction and coordination of intermediate and final engineering design and construction activities
• Administers and manages the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project and customer-specific health, safety, and quality assurance/control plans
• Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance for internal and external stakeholders
• 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
• Directly supervises Project Managers (both onsite and offsite) and Assistant Project Managers; coordinates with Construction Managers (CM’s), project controls, and site safety representatives; provides leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
• 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 oversees subcontractor and supplier scope, price, and schedule exhibits for subcontract and purchase order packages
• Works with procurement teams to coordinate local bidding efforts
• Provides oversight of subcontracts and purchase orders and reviews and approves subcontract and purchase order invoices
• Oversees 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 monthly
• Performs project close-out, warranty administration, post-construction cost review, and reporting
• Ensures optimal relations among project stakeholders (customers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers) and acts as liaison between various departments
• Trains, develops, and mentors junior staff
• Interfaces with clients and leads client focused teams to meet operational objectives of the organization
• Identifies, recommends, and implements changes to improve productivity and reduce cost among various business and operating units
• Leads multi operating unit teams to complete major projects across various service territories
• 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
• 10+ years’ experience in Construction Project Management, with direct DB/EPC projects or major programs 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 manage/supervise other team members effectively within a matrix organization
• Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
• Strong team building skills
• Understanding of the project design process for projects (both during pursuit phase and execution phase)
• Understanding of integrated EPC process and project lifecycle
• 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 and Procore 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

QISG Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance

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.