Associate Project Manager

Quanta Services•Sumner, WA

1d•$34 - $38

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. About this Role Associate Project Manager If you have a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field — or if you're a Project Engineer looking to step into project management, this is an excellent opportunity to work on impactful high voltage infrastructure projects while building a strong project management foundation. In this role, you’ll support utility projects from the ground up, gaining exposure to scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, change orders, and field operations. You’ll work closely with experienced Project Managers and field teams to learn how large-scale projects are planned and executed. If you enjoy an environment where you can learn, grow, and make an impact, please apply. We’d love to connect with you. The pay for this role is an hourly rate between $34-$38, depending on experience.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or relevant
Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
Must be willing to travel, short-term.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

High-voltage powerline industry experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning construction and maintenance projects from concept through execution
Schedule project phases and allocate time and resources accordingly
Coordinate with field leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve scope or timeline conflicts
Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and project kickoffs
Assist in preparing cost estimates for distribution, transmission, and substation projects
Track and update project budgets, forecasts, and change orders
Collect and analyze cost data and performance feedback to inform future bids
Support proposal development including quantity takeoffs, bid documents, and customer compliance
Help prepare, edit, and track contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders
Upload and manage project documentation including proposals, estimates, and reports
Ensure all documents meet compliance, formatting, and contractual criteria
Support intake and outflow tracking of project documentation and deliverables
Assist with accounts payable/receivable as needed (e.g., coding, invoice review, billing support)
Contribute to budget estimates, progress reporting, and cost-tracking
Collaborate with the office team on internal project reporting and scheduling updates
Other duties as assigned