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Quanta Services Assistant Project Manager in Vacaville, California

About Us

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.

About this Role

The Assistant Project Manager will work with the Project Manager to provide general administrative, technical, financial, and resource management support for their assigned projects from initial bid preparation through project close-out. The employee will be responsible for project data collection, entry, and management within the relevant corporate information systems which will deserve a high attention to detail and thoroughness. In this role, it will be essential to learn how the business runs, how changing circumstances are handled, and who to contact when there are questions. Critical for success are excellent oral and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work in teams.

What You'll Do

  • Work with safety personnel to ensure that project is being built in accordance with OSHA and company regulations and that proper training is occurring

  • Setup, organize, update, and maintain electronic and printed files of project documents utilizing various systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Sharepoint; Primavera P6; EcoSys; Quickbase; B2W; and others

  • Define problems, collect information, and establish facts to provide an appropriate resolution

  • Support pre-construction efforts in bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning

  • Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

  • Schedule and manage subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers

  • Monitor and support construction through communication with superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget

  • Review cost reports and evaluate methods to reduce cost while maintaining productivity

  • Manage budget projection for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project

  • Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly projections and progress for all construction activities

  • Responsible for project cost forecasting, monthly cost to complete development, and accuracy of reporting

  • Responsible for the invoicing or payment application process as well as monitoring the quality of weekly labor and equipment hours, material, and subcontractor reporting for assigned projects

  • Responsible for productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance of assigned projects

  • Lead daily, weekly and monthly meetings, as required, including the formulation of the agenda and minutes. Generate daily, weekly, or monthly meeting documents as required

  • Develop, negotiate, submit, track, and maintain client and/or subcontractor change orders

  • Assume additional responsibilities as directed by division or project management

What You'll Bring

  • Must be able to maintain a professional appearance and have the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

  • Knowledge of project management, project controls, estimating, construction, finance, and contract management

  • Understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and activities

  • Ability to learn and apply accounting revenue recognition concepts and operations as needed to examine construction operations

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Visio, Sharepoint)

  • Familiar with or ready to learn Primavera P6, JD Edwards, Hubble, EcoSys, Quickbase, and B2W technology platforms

  • Effective communication (oral, written, presentation, listening)

  • Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks

  • Ability to travel and work on project location, as required

  • Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR)

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical specifications, financial reports, and legal documents

  • All other duties as assigned

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Two-year construction science, project management, construction management, construction engineering, engineering, or similar related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience

  • Preferable to have two years project coordination, construction management, or project controls experience in similar construction

  • Entry level knowledge of all aspects of project management, project controls, contract management, budgeting, estimating, schedules, and safety required

What You'll Get

  • 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

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $30.00/Hr. - USD $35.00/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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ID2024-5938

CategoryProject Management/Estimation

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-CA-Vacaville

Workplace TypeOn-Site

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