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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 Project Manager, Strategic Projects is responsible for the successful startup and early-stage execution of new programs across QUES service lines. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that bridges winning new work and delivering it in the field. This person owns the full project launch lifecycle: contract review, customer portal setup, geographic mobilization, crew hiring and onboarding, and transition to steady-state operations. They also support company leadership in client-facing business development, from pursuit through contract award.

The right candidate has direct experience in utility construction project startups. They know what breaks in the first 30 days, have set up customer portals and compliance documentation under time pressure, and can represent QUES credibly in front of utility clients.

Project Startup and Mobilization:

- Own the end-to-end startup process for new QUES programs, from contract award through first day of field production
- Develop and execute startup plans covering staffing, equipment, training, permitting, reporting, and customer integration
- Manage mobilization timelines, hold internal stakeholders accountable, and resolve pre-production blockers across HR, safety, and procurement
- Manage concurrent startups across multiple service territories, prioritizing based on project timelines and risk

Customer Portal Setup and Compliance:

- Register and maintain QUES vendor profiles in utility customer portals, including procurement, work order, and field reporting systems
- Submit and track compliance documentation including insurance certificates, safety plans, employee credentials, and background check results
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-side administrative and compliance requirements during the startup phase

Hiring, Onboarding, and Crew Deployment:

- Lead local recruiting and hiring for craft and staff positions on new programs in coordination with HR and operations
- Manage onboarding timelines to ensure crews are fully credentialed before field start dates, including safety training and utility-specific qualifications
- Coordinate logistics for crew housing, vehicle deployment, and equipment staging in new service areas

Business Development Support:

- Accompany QUES leadership on client meetings, presentations, and site visits to support pursuit of new service contracts
- Contribute to proposals, scope narratives, and pricing support packages, drawing on firsthand knowledge of QUES startup and execution capabilities
- Participate in pre-bid site walks and customer discovery meetings to ensure proposals reflect realistic operational assumptions
- Build and maintain working relationships with utility customer contacts; identify expansion opportunities within active accounts and communicate them to leadership

Cross-Functional Coordination:

- Coordinate between business development, operations, safety, HR, procurement, and finance during the startup period
- Maintain project startup status reports and communicate progress, risks, and blockers to leadership on a regular cadence
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to development of standardized startup processes and templates

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

- 5 to 10 years of experience in utility construction, electric power, natural gas, or a directly related field services industry
- Direct experience managing project startups or mobilizations, including expansion into new geographies
- Working knowledge of utility customer portals, vendor registration, compliance submission workflows, and field reporting systems
- Familiarity with craft labor markets in the utility sector, including hiring practices and field employee qualification requirements
- Experience supporting client-facing business development including proposal development, customer meetings, and pre-bid site walks
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities across projects and stakeholder groups
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing QUES directly to utility customers
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project management tools is a plus
- Willingness to travel frequently, including extended stays in new markets during active project launches

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 to 10 years of directly relevant industry experience as described above

Preferred

- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training
- Experience working for a specialty utility contractor or Quanta Services operating company
- Familiarity with AMR/AMI meter exchange, pole inspection, voltage survey, or similar utility asset management programs

WHAT YOU'LL GET

Salary- $110,000 - $125,000 *Depending on Experience

Benefits include-- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Our projects are regulated by federal and state laws, which require all employees to successfully pass criminal background checks, MVR, and drug tests (post-employment and random testing). The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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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.