Senior Project Manager

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.

Senior Project Manager

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your construction and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks a great Senior Project Manager to join the team in Hubbard, OR.

A Senior Project Manager manages complex projects that may consist of a multitude of work scopes in the electrical field such as transmission, distribution, and substation construction/maintenance. Project Managers oversee planning, directing, and coordinating, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Project Managers at Potelco will participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, subcontractors, safety, quality, and execution.

The salary for this role is a range of $150,000-$170,000

• Ensure customer success
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with field leaders, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and supporting personnel to ensure projects are completed safely and on time.
• Develop, implement, and track resource loaded project schedules.
• Identify project risks, communicate risks and manage them effectively.
• Establish and track project budgets throughout the project lifecycle, including monthly reporting and forecasting.
• Develop and lead project kickoff meetings and mobilization plans.
• Manage project closeout and demobilization.
• Track and report project production goals accurately.
• Develop, track, and report a Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP); including working with safety professionals to ensure the project is executed safely.
• Develop, track, and report a Project Quality Plan (PQP); including working with quality professionals to ensure all quality metrics are being met and issues are resolved promptly.
• Work with field leadership to efficiently manage personnel and equipment requirements.
• Negotiate subcontractor and vendor contract scope, terms and conditions.
• Manage subcontractors and vendors.
• Understand and follow project contractual terms & conditions.
• Mentor and train members of Project Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and identify constructability issues.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of project management experience in the construction industry
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree or relevant experience is preferred.
• High-voltage construction experience.
• PMP Certification 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.