Project Manager

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team

Company Overview:

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah. With additional Utah locations in Draper and Provo. You can also find us in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Job Summary: 

We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager for an upcoming medium voltage data center project in Santa Teresa, NM The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, directing, and coordinating of high-voltage electric transmission and distribution construction and maintenance projects throughout the country. As the front-line supervisor, this role involves overseeing the conceptual development of these projects and ensuring their successful organization, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, subcontractor management, safety, quality, and implementation.

Project Miner is a 1400 acre data center initiative located in Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico. It ranks among the largest infrastructure projects in U.S. history, demonstrating the expanding impact of artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology in the country. The project is a collaboration between two of the leading technology firms. The campus will consist of four state-of-the art data center buildings, specifically designed to support hyperscale AI workloads and extensive large-scale data processing. Summit Line Construction is being contracted to install all of the medium voltage cable, equipment, and conduit for two of the buildings over the course of 15 months.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Management:

• Lead pre-construction efforts in bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning.
• Lead budget projections for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project.
• Ensure project costs stay within the forecasted budget range and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
• Develop and oversee project Schedule of Values (SOV), update based on production, prepare billing packages, and submit to the customer.
• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly projections and progress for all construction activities.
• Provide project cost forecasting, monthly cost to complete development, and accuracy of reporting.
• Develop and manage budget projection for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project.
• Develop, submit, track, and maintain all project submittals and requests for information.
• Review cost reports and evaluate methods to reduce costs while maintaining productivity.
• Responsible for the invoicing or payment application process for completed scope.

Contract Administration:

• Prepare, review, and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Work with legal to oversee contracts to protect the company's interests while maintaining good relationships.
• Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements.
• Prepare and manage subcontracts, vendors, and associated documentation.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive electronic and printed files of working documents in accordance with outlined document control practices.
• Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly projections and progress reports for all construction activities.
• Present project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Communication and Issue Resolution:

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Lead meetings with supervisory personnel, subcontractors, or engineers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.

Material and Quality Management:

• Develop and oversee project material trackers based on customer Bill of Materials (BOM), drawings, and scope. Maintain material tracker based on inventories, production, shortages, and damages.
• Monitor and control construction through communication with the superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Execute corrective actions to address delays, adverse weather conditions, or emergencies.
• Monitor the quality of weekly labor and equipment hours, material, and subcontractor reporting.
• Ensure productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance of the project.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Mentor and guide project managers and assistant project managers, providing training and development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly meetings, as required, including the formulation of the agenda and minutes.
• Oversee and coordinate staffing adjustments to align with upcoming projects and recently completed work.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of project management experience in high-voltage electric transmission and distribution construction or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, particularly strong Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with project management software is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Multi-tasking Ability: Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work effectively.
• Adaptability: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, switch directions as needed, and demonstrate adaptability.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business, or a related field is required. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
• Compliance: Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screenings and criminal background check.

Benefits:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
• 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
• Several medical plan options
• Dental and Vision benefits
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection and so much more

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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.