Project Manager - Strategic Projects

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC•Maryland Heights, MO

1d•$110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Project Manager, Strategic Projects is responsible for the successful startup and early-stage execution of new programs across QUES service lines. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that bridges winning new work and delivering it in the field. This person owns the full project launch lifecycle: contract review, customer portal setup, geographic mobilization, crew hiring and onboarding, and transition to steady-state operations. They also support company leadership in client-facing business development, from pursuit through contract award. The right candidate has direct experience in utility construction project startups. They know what breaks in the first 30 days, have set up customer portals and compliance documentation under time pressure, and can represent QUES credibly in front of utility clients.

Requirements

5 to 10 years of experience in utility construction, electric power, natural gas, or a directly related field services industry
Direct experience managing project startups or mobilizations, including expansion into new geographies
Working knowledge of utility customer portals, vendor registration, compliance submission workflows, and field reporting systems
Familiarity with craft labor markets in the utility sector, including hiring practices and field employee qualification requirements
Experience supporting client-facing business development including proposal development, customer meetings, and pre-bid site walks
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across projects and stakeholder groups
Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing QUES directly to utility customers
Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project management tools is a plus
Willingness to travel frequently, including extended stays in new markets during active project launches
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field
PMP certification or equivalent project management training
Experience working for a specialty utility contractor or Quanta Services operating company
Familiarity with AMR/AMI meter exchange, pole inspection, voltage survey, or similar utility asset management programs

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end startup process for new QUES programs, from contract award through first day of field production
Develop and execute startup plans covering staffing, equipment, training, permitting, reporting, and customer integration
Manage mobilization timelines, hold internal stakeholders accountable, and resolve pre-production blockers across HR, safety, and procurement
Manage concurrent startups across multiple service territories, prioritizing based on project timelines and risk
Register and maintain QUES vendor profiles in utility customer portals, including procurement, work order, and field reporting systems
Submit and track compliance documentation including insurance certificates, safety plans, employee credentials, and background check results
Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-side administrative and compliance requirements during the startup phase
Lead local recruiting and hiring for craft and staff positions on new programs in coordination with HR and operations
Manage onboarding timelines to ensure crews are fully credentialed before field start dates, including safety training and utility-specific qualifications
Coordinate logistics for crew housing, vehicle deployment, and equipment staging in new service areas
Accompany QUES leadership on client meetings, presentations, and site visits to support pursuit of new service contracts
Contribute to proposals, scope narratives, and pricing support packages, drawing on firsthand knowledge of QUES startup and execution capabilities
Participate in pre-bid site walks and customer discovery meetings to ensure proposals reflect realistic operational assumptions
Build and maintain working relationships with utility customer contacts; identify expansion opportunities within active accounts and communicate them to leadership
Coordinate between business development, operations, safety, HR, procurement, and finance during the startup period
Maintain project startup status reports and communicate progress, risks, and blockers to leadership on a regular cadence
Capture lessons learned and contribute to development of standardized startup processes and templates