Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Power Engineering Services, a Quanta Services, Inc. company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex electrical power engineering projects. This role includes managing teams, overseeing schedules, and ensuring quality and budget adherence.
Responsibilities
- Direct all phases of project lifecycle—from kickoff through commissioning and closeout
- Create detailed project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and safety protocols
- Lead weekly progress meetings with clients and internal stakeholders
- Manage vendor and subcontractor performance; ensure contract compliance
- Provide technical oversight on testing scopes, commissioning activities, and quality reviews
- Maintain rigorous cost tracking, change order management, and risk mitigation plans
- Ensure all work complies with NETA standards, NEC/NESC codes, and safety regulations
- Develop junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high-performance culture
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or related technical field
- 7+ years of experience managing utility or electrical infrastructure projects
- Strong background in electrical systems, power distribution, protection & control, or substation testing
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Primavera, MS Project, or similar platforms
- Experience managing electrical subcontractors and leading field testing teams
- Ability to confidently interface with engineers, electricians, clients, and utility stakeholders
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple fast-paced projects with competing deadlines
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass background and pre-employment drug screening
- Willingness to travel 30-40% to project sites across assigned regions during active phases
- Working knowledge of NETA testing procedures and ability to interpret electrical schematics and one-line diagrams
- Hands-on field or trade experience (NETA-certified technician or licensed electrician)
- PMP, PE license, or NETA Level III/IV certification
Benefits
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
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