Director of Operational Support

PAR Western Line Contractors, LLC (dba QUES), a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is composed of some of the most highly qualified professionals experienced in all aspects of engineering, designing, asset management, and construction management for the electric utility and other industries. We are a highly mobile and flexible team with the ability to service every area and region within our customers’ area of operation. With over 700 employees and growing, we have thousands of years of combined electrical utility experience to draw from when committing to provide our clients with a wide range of utility services.

The Director of Operational Support supports and operationalizes the mission of PAR West’s Business Operations efforts by working closely with regional management and senior leadership teams to train and develop a team of estimating and project management professionals. The Director of Operational Support leads a team in the development of cost estimates and technical proposals for overhead distribution, transmission, substation and other electrical utility construction projects as well as establishes process & guidelines around project management & project controls functions. The Director of Operational Support is responsible for developing and implementing processes, tools, standards, and training for estimating and project management in line with organizational objectives.

• Partner with senior leadership, regional management, and operations to develop and execute strategic plans of the support department, including estimating, project management & project controls.
• Establish & execute processes and training to promote communication and strengthen feedback loops between estimating and project management teams.
• Lead the request for proposal (RFP) preparation and evaluations process.  Includes the preparation of pre-approved project estimates based on limited information and general scopes of work, often lacking specific precedence as well as firm project estimates based on company standards and site-specific facility drawings.
• Direct all activities with respect to estimating, including quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training.
• Partner with the multiple regional management teams in scoping projects for engineering, construction, and contractual requirements
• Manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Provide expert judgment of costs to support competitive bids and negotiated contracts.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by regional or project management.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the heavy civil or utility construction space
• Proven track record of in operations/project management
• Knowledge of local utilities, their business practices, and processes
• Knowledge of design, estimating, construction, finance, and management
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, scaling, legends, etc.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate and meet internal customer needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards and activities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening)
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Accident 
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike) 
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance) 
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 
• Short & Long Term Disability 
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

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.