Director, Operations - QDC

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is hiring a Director, Operations to lead full-lifecycle delivery of large-scale advanced technology construction programs across an assigned portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, the role leads and develops assigned teams, manages client relationships and contract administration, and oversees financial performance across multiple concurrent projects. The Director is the primary operational authority between executive leadership and the project management office (PMO), and is accountable for project delivery, safety, quality, schedule, and cost outcomes across assigned projects. The role leads an assigned PMO and establishes portfolio oversight, reporting, and execution practices. It manages major construction contracts, cost models, financial reporting, billing documentation, change orders, claims, and scope gaps. The Director also serves as the executive contact for key client accounts and leads the growth and development of the project delivery organization. The position requires 50% travel, or travel as operational needs dictate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent; equivalent work experience may be substituted.
At least 10 years of operational or program management experience overseeing large-scale power delivery, electrical infrastructure, and/or advanced technology construction.
Track record of direct client account ownership and executive-level stakeholder engagement on major construction programs.
Demonstrated experience managing GMP, cost-plus, and lump-sum contract structures at the program level, including change management, billing compliance, and contract administration.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, client-ready deliverables and executive presentations.
Strong team-building and talent development skills, including experience scaling organizations through structured hiring and onboarding.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of scheduling, cost management, and document control platforms.
Ability to travel 50%, or as operational needs dictate.

Nice To Haves

At least 7 years of direct people leadership managing multifunctional project delivery teams.

Responsibilities

Lead an assigned PMO spanning Project Executives, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Preconstruction, Cost, Scheduling, and Contracts.
Oversee project delivery, escalation protocols, and reporting standards across safety, quality, execution, and cost.
Develop and maintain program-level portfolio tracking for schedule, cost, risk, and resource utilization across multi-site construction programs.
Drive project execution strategy, including contract structures, change management, cost-of-work tracking, and preconstruction scope development.
Administer major construction agreements, including GMP, firm-price, and cost-plus contracts; lead review and negotiation of amendments and change orders.
Develop and manage cost models, rate sheets, and labor and equipment escalation across the regional portfolio.
Manage financial reporting, customer-facing billing documentation, and program cost analyses for executive and client review.
Resolve change order events, claims, and contract scope gaps across the project portfolio.
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for key client accounts, maintaining alignment on scope, schedule, cost, and strategic objectives.
Lead client communications, including program status reporting, billing overviews, and issue escalation and resolution.
Partner with clients to structure contractual frameworks that support long-term program delivery and mutual financial interests.
Lead, develop, and grow a team of Project Executives, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and support staff; own hiring and performance management.
Establish onboarding, interview frameworks, and staffing processes to scale the organization.
Build a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with 100% preventive care
24/7 telehealth through Teladoc
Employee Assistance Program
Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
401(k) retirement plan
No-cost short- and long-term disability coverage
Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Education reimbursement and professional development
Employee discount program
Optional identity theft protection, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for spouse and child, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance