Senior Project Manager, DOE Construction Projects
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
United StatesPosted 18 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked
RemoteFull Time
About Us
Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions (QGS). With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide.
Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Construction Senior Project Manager to lead and execute QGS's most complex and strategically significant projects at DOE complexes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of DOE construction project management experience, to include Design-Build (DB) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.
This role requires expert knowledge of construction trades, building regulations, federal compliance, project leadership and strong communication skills.
In addition to leading project execution teams, this role will require advising project management staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes across the organization.
The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering construction projects on time, within scope, and within budget while ensuring the highest standards of performance, client satisfaction, safety and quality.
What You'll Do
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Project Leadership
: Directs and leads QGS's most complex and significant DB/EPC DOE project teams from design to close-out, ensuring alignment with design goals and client expectations in real time.
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Stakeholder Engagement
The position requires skills to be a trusted teammate and leader with DOE agencies, clients, subcontractors, consultants, and executive leadership to strengthen partnerships, resolve issues, and drive project success.
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Budget & Resource Oversight
Provides strategic oversight of project estimating, budgets, forecasts, resource planning, material tracking, and financial performance across project portfolios.
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Compliance & Risk Management
Ensures full compliance with DOE contract requirements (e.g., FAR and agency-specific regulations), proactively identifies enterprise-level risks, and implements mitigation strategies that protect project and organizational objectives.
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Quality & Safety
Coordinated regularly with corporate and site-specific Quality and Safety Representatives to identify, track, report, and mitigate any potential quality and safety requirements or events.
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Scheduling & Milestones
Provides executive oversight of project schedules and critical milestones, ensuring on time delivery while proactively recognizing and resolving complex schedule impacts.
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Team Leadership
Leads, mentors, and develops Project Management staff and cross-functional project teams while building a culture of accountability, integrity, quality, and safety.
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Reporting & Documentation
Provides executive-level project reporting, performance metrics, and strategic updates to clients and senior leadership, ensuring transparency, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring
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Experience
Minimum of 10 years managing construction projects on Municipal, State and Federal complexes. Specific experience at Department of Energy (DOE) sites with proven success leading high-risk and high-value construction projects. Proven ability to lead PM teams consistently and deliver successful outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of positive communication, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
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Education
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Field trade experience, certifications and trades specific knowledge is a must.
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Certifications
PMP, Six Sigma, OSH 15, OSHA 30, or other relevant PM and trade and software certifications preferred.
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Regulatory Knowledge
Expert knowledge of federal DOE contracting procedures, compliance frameworks, procurement standards (FAR, ), and applicable industry regulations. Familiarity with NQA-1 quality standards preferred.
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Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency with project management systems, scheduling, cost control, and reporting tools, including Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Soft Skills
Exceptional team leadership, negotiations, analytical, decision-making, and mentoring skills with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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Communication
: Builds strong rapport with clients and trades, connects in relatable, approachable manner across all organizational levels, demonstrates active listening and delivers clear, concise information, maintains transparent, timely feedback to ensure alignment and expectations.
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Clearance
Current active or ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance and satisfy project-specific background check requirements.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications
- PMP
- OSHA 30 Safety
- Field Trade certifications
- Construction Management Software
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to PM support staff and cross-functional project teams.
- Supports staff development, workload balancing, and consistent project delivery within multiple projects.
- Deliver clear, concise information, maintain communication, provide honest feedback to ensure expectations.
- May need to provide input into performance evaluations, staffing, and succession planning.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel Required: Yes
- Percent of Time: Up to 50%
- Overnight Travel: Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”
- 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 - Seldom
- Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
- 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 - N/A
- Work on or near a source of radiation - Seldom
- Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom
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.
Our Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Access to mental health support and resources
- 160 hours of paid time off per calendar year, prorated in the year of hire based on the employee’s start date, along with 11 company-observed paid 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
Compensation
- The anticipated salary range for this position is $165,000 - $195,000 annually. Actual compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related factors. This position is eligible for bonus and/or other incentive compensation.
Application Deadline
- QGS anticipates accepting applications through October 1,2026. This posting may be extended if the position remains unfilled or closed earlier if the position is filled before the anticipated closing date.
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.
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