Award Transition Project Manager

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC•,

1d•Remote

About The Position

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC is seeking an organized, hands-on project manager for its Preconstruction Operations department. The role manages the transition from a federal project award to construction operations, owning the transition schedule and its deadlines so each job is fully contracted and set up before construction begins. The position works with the vertical strategic lead, Director of Construction, Contracts Manager, Procurement Manager, Finance, and PMO. It is primarily office-based, remote with regular project-site travel during award and mobilization, with travel of up to 30% and overnight stays required. The role reports to the Director, Preconstruction Operations and does not supervise others. The project manager runs award intake within 24 hours, establishes a schedule of contract deadlines, verifies procurement sourcing and quote files, and drives subcontracts and affiliate work orders through execution. The role collects subcontractor requirements before mobilization, maintains a commitments register through execution, prepares turnover materials from the estimate, leads the construction handoff meeting, and coordinates job setup with Finance and PMO. Missing requirements must be escalated to the Director the same day; work proceeds only with written waiver approval from the Director and Director of Construction. The project manager also improves the transition checklist after each job and trains incoming personnel. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and at least seven years of experience in federal construction project management, project engineering, or project startup. Experience starting USACE, NAVFAC, DOE, or comparable federal construction projects is required. The role needs working knowledge of federal subcontract requirements and the ability to build and run a Primavera P6 schedule. Procore and Costpoint experience are a plus. Preferred credentials include PMP, OSHA 30, and the ability to obtain a DOE security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of experience in federal construction project management, project engineering, or project startup.
Startup experience on USACE, NAVFAC, DOE, or comparable federal construction projects.
Working knowledge of federal subcontract requirements, including flowdowns, prime Miller Act bonds and subcontractor bonds, and Davis-Bacon.
Ability to build and run a Primavera P6 schedule.
Strong organization and follow-through across multiple awards at once.
Clear written and verbal communication with project teams, subcontractors, and internal partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Energy and Department of War work.
Procore experience.
Costpoint experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
OSHA 30 certification.
Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

Run award intake within 24 hours and build a schedule of contract deadlines, including bonds, insurance, Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control plan, baseline schedule, consent to subcontract, and submittal register.
Receive the sourcing file and quote package from the Procurement Manager at award, confirm completeness, return gaps to Procurement the same day, and use the package as the basis for subcontracts and affiliate work orders.
Drive subcontracts and affiliate work orders to execution with the Contracts Manager, tracking and following up on drafts through signature.
Collect subcontractor prequalification, bonds, insurance, and required plans before mobilization.
Create and maintain the commitments register through contract execution, then hand executed commitments to the Procurement Manager for material and long-lead buyout through delivery.
Build the turnover package from the estimate and lead the handoff meeting with the vertical’s Director of Construction.
Coordinate job setup with Finance and PMO so the first charge is made to a fully set-up job.
Escalate missing handoff requirements to the Director the same day and proceed only with written waiver approval from the Director and Director of Construction.
Improve the transition checklist after every job and train incoming personnel.

Benefits

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, and 11 company-observed paid holidays.
Ongoing training and development programs.
Career advancement opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
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.
Maternity and paternity leave programs.