Senior Project Manager, DOE Construction Projects

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC•,

4d•$165,000 - $195,000•Remote

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions (QGS). With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come. Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide. Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Construction Senior Project Manager to lead and execute QGS's most complex and strategically significant projects at DOE complexes. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of DOE construction project management experience, to include Design-Build (DB) and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This role requires expert knowledge of construction trades, building regulations, federal compliance, project leadership and strong communication skills. In addition to leading project execution teams, this role will require advising project management staff and contribute to the continuous improvement of project delivery processes across the organization. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering construction projects on time, within scope, and within budget while ensuring the highest standards of performance, client satisfaction, safety and quality.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years managing construction projects on Municipal, State and Federal complexes. Specific experience at Department of Energy (DOE) sites with proven success leading high-risk and high-value construction projects.
Proven ability to lead PM teams consistently and deliver successful outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of positive communication, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Field trade experience, certifications and trades specific knowledge is a must.
Expert knowledge of federal DOE contracting procedures, compliance frameworks, procurement standards (FAR, ), and applicable industry regulations.
Advanced proficiency with project management systems, scheduling, cost control, and reporting tools, including Procore, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Exceptional team leadership, negotiations, analytical, decision-making, and mentoring skills with a demonstrated commitment to servant leadership, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Builds strong rapport with clients and trades, connects in relatable, approachable manner across all organizational levels, demonstrates active listening and delivers clear, concise information, maintains transparent, timely feedback to ensure alignment and expectations.
Current active or ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance and satisfy project-specific background check requirements.

Nice To Haves

PMP, Six Sigma, OSH 15, OSHA 30, or other relevant PM and trade and software certifications preferred.
Familiarity with NQA-1 quality standards preferred.
PMP
OSHA 30 Safety
Field Trade certifications
Construction Management Software

Responsibilities

Directs and leads QGS's most complex and significant DB/EPC DOE project teams from design to close-out, ensuring alignment with design goals and client expectations in real time.
The position requires skills to be a trusted teammate and leader with DOE agencies, clients, subcontractors, consultants, and executive leadership to strengthen partnerships, resolve issues, and drive project success.
Provides strategic oversight of project estimating, budgets, forecasts, resource planning, material tracking, and financial performance across project portfolios.
Ensures full compliance with DOE contract requirements (e.g., FAR and agency-specific regulations), proactively identifies enterprise-level risks, and implements mitigation strategies that protect project and organizational objectives.
Coordinated regularly with corporate and site-specific Quality and Safety Representatives to identify, track, report, and mitigate any potential quality and safety requirements or events.
Provides executive oversight of project schedules and critical milestones, ensuring on time delivery while proactively recognizing and resolving complex schedule impacts.
Leads, mentors, and develops Project Management staff and cross-functional project teams while building a culture of accountability, integrity, quality, and safety.
Provides executive-level project reporting, performance metrics, and strategic updates to clients and senior leadership, ensuring transparency, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to PM support staff and cross-functional project teams.
Supports staff development, workload balancing, and consistent project delivery within multiple projects.
Deliver clear, concise information, maintain communication, provide honest feedback to ensure expectations.
May need to provide input into performance evaluations, staffing, and succession planning.

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 based on the employee’s start date, along with 11 company-observed paid holidays
Ongoing training and development programs
Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
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 to support growing families