Area Manager

Quanta Services•Kent, WA

11d

About The Position

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states. We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions. If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your contract management and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! InfraSource seeks a great Area Manager to join the team. The Area Manager serves as the primary link between IFS operations and PSE Contract Management, owning the unit contract relationship while driving consistency, compliance, and performance across all operating bases.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in utility construction operations, contract administration, or a related field
In-depth knowledge of unit-based construction contracts
Experience managing crews or field teams
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and validate KPI performance
Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Working knowledge of Locusview, or the ability to learn quickly
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with the PSE unit contract and PSE Contract Management processes
Familiarity with damage claims investigation and liability determination
SAP experience

Responsibilities

Maintain in-depth knowledge of the IFS unit contract — including current and historical details — to effectively negotiate, contribute, and communicate with PSE Contract Management while advocating for IFS interests.
Continuously review unit interpretation and application, partnering with leadership to develop new units and support pricing adjustments for future contract updates.
Partner with PSE Contract Management to keep both PSE and IFS in compliance with contract requirements, collaborating on updates, developing new units driven by volume changes, and supporting contract amendments as needed.
Partner continuously with PSE Contract Management to identify and address process issues, collaborate on improvements or revisions, and reduce recurring challenges to promote more efficient, aligned operations.
Review and track KPI performance, validate accuracy, follow up with operating bases for clarification, and coordinate adjustments with PSE Contract Management when required.
Promote alignment and consistency between IFS Superintendents and PSE Construction Management teams.
Collaborate with IFS Base Managers to maintain consistency across all operating bases, and provide support to Base Supervisors in the Manager’s absence.
Support the IFS Damage Claims team by assisting with investigations and contributing to liability determinations.
Work closely with the IFS Billing Manager to ensure accurate, consistent application of contract units, and provide guidance to billing staff on construction-related questions and clarifications.
Manage IFS Plat crews, Fuel Line crews, and MTT SMEs.
Demonstrate working knowledge of Locusview to effectively support SMEs and the Billing Department.
Other duties as needed.