Project Manager I

QISG • Adelanto, California, United States • Full-time

$140,000

per year

Project Management EPC Construction Design-Build Power Delivery

Job Description

PPG is a sister company of QISG under the parent Quanta Services, Inc. This posting is for a direct hire position of Phoenix Power Group and is solely for the purpose of Phoenix Power Group.

Phoenix Power Group (PPG) is a leading Construction Services Company providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Services specializing in the installation of utility and industrial process infrastructure including substations, power generation, industrial process facilities, and renewable fuel projects in North America. PPG is a subsidiary of Quanta Services Inc., the largest specialty contractor in North America, providing large single-source solutions and leading the industry in its ability to deliver a collective scope of services, expertise, and manpower.

PRIMARY FUNCTION
We are seeking a Project Manager I (PM I) who will be responsible for all aspects of design-build/engineer-procure-construct projects including, but not limited to, management and administration of the prime contract, overseeing the engineering, design, procurement, scheduling, and construction management teams. This position will oversee for all facets of project execution including, but not limited to, direction and coordination of the field office, management, and administration of construction subcontracts and purchase orders. The PM I is responsible for the supervision of all field operations on assigned projects and may, on a temporary basis, be required to perform all aspects of their project management-related duties from the site of the work. The PM I will monitor the auditing and inspection of work performed by construction subcontractors for compliance to the contract specifications and tests, and audit report preparation.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages integrated Design-Build (DB)/Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams from project inception through completion
Provides overall direction and coordination of intermediate and final engineering design and construction activities
Administration and management of the prime contract, construction subcontracts, and purchase orders
Ensures compliance with customer goals and expectations associated with safety, quality, and environmental stewardship
Plans, executes, and provides reporting on overall project performance
Works directly with the customer to ensure optimal communication, customer satisfaction, and effective coordination between the project and other activities occurring at the jobsite
Mitigates and effectively resolves potential disputes
Develops and provides oversight to ensure compliance with project-specific health, safety plans, and project-specific quality control and quality assurance plans
Responds to and/or oversees Requests for Information
Performs value engineering and constructability reviews
Develops a procurement status report with the engineering design, procurement, scheduling and estimating teams, and defines the segregation of work by subcontract and purchase order packages
Develops and/or oversees subcontractor and supplier scope, price, and schedule exhibits for subcontract and purchase order packages
Works with procurement teams to coordinate local bidding efforts
Procurement oversight of subcontracts and purchase orders
Reviews and approves subcontract and purchase order invoices
Oversight of subcontractor and purchase order submittals
Develops initial project-specific schedules in conjunction with engineering design, scheduling, procurement, and field construction staff
Monitors the overall progress of conceptual design, intermediate and final engineering design, and construction activities
Administers and manages changes to the prime contract
Develops a project-specific Schedule of Values
Submits and expedites timely receipt of progress payments
Coordinates, prepares, and presents progress, budget forecasting, and schedule management reports monthly
Project close-out and warranty administration
Performs post-construction cost review and reporting
Ensures optimal relations among project stakeholders (customers, design teams, subcontractors, and suppliers)
Trains and mentor’s junior staff
Performs any other duties assigned
Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures

Position Reports to: Director of Projects

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field; equivalent work experience, or combination of work and education, may be substituted
5+ years’ experience in Construction Project Management, with direct DB/EPC projects in the power delivery industry preferred; ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in transmission, distribution, and substation work
Must be well versed in various aspects of engineering, design, and construction, and contracting methodologies, as well as project planning and management-related tasks and activities including, but not limited to, engineering, estimating, scheduling, bidding, project management and administration and management of prime contracts, preparation and administration of purchase orders and subcontracts, field supervision, budget control, safety, quality assurance, etc.
Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team
Strong problem evaluation/solving skills
Strong team building skills
Understanding of the project design process for projects
Understanding of integrated EPC process and project lifecycle is preferred
Understanding of construction means and methods
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with other team members
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Familiarity with estimating, scheduling, and project management software and processes; Primavera P6 preferred
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Strong knowledge and understanding of the power delivery industry
Strong knowledge of safety and environmental best practices employed by the power industry
Strong knowledge of quality control and quality assurance measures utilized by the power industry

This is a full-time annual salary position offering $140,000 - $170,000. The expected workload is 50 - 60 hours per week, depending on project requirements.