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About this Role

The Project Operations Manager will play a key leadership role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects across Quanta Services’ portfolio. This position oversees operational performance, project controls, resource management, and process improvement to drive consistency and excellence across projects.

What You'll Do

Project Oversight & Execution

+ Lead the day-to-day operations of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

+ Monitor project performance metrics including cost, schedule, and quality.

+ Implement standardized processes, tools, and best practices to improve project efficiency and consistency.

+ Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruption.

Operational Leadership

+ Collaborate with project managers, field leaders, and corporate teams to align operational goals with business objectives.

+ Oversee resource allocation, workforce planning, and subcontractor management.

+ Support project bidding and estimating efforts by providing operational insights and feasibility assessments.

+ Lead project startup and closeout processes to ensure compliance with company and client standards.

Financial Management

+ Manage project financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

+ Support the development of cost controls and reporting mechanisms to improve visibility into project profitability.

+ Partner with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate project billing and reporting.

Team Development & Leadership

+ Mentor and coach project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration.

+ Facilitate training and professional development opportunities for project managers and coordinators.

+ Promote communication and alignment across cross-functional project teams.

Continuous Improvement

+ Drive operational excellence by identifying and implementing process improvements.

+ Analyze project performance data to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.

+ Champion the adoption of new technologies and systems that enhance project execution and reporting.

What You'll Bring

+ Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

+ 5–10 years of experience in project operations, project management, or construction management within a large-scale or multi-project environment.

+ Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and dependencies.

+ Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and operational KPIs.

+ Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Familiarity with project management software and enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, scheduling, or cost control tools).

+ PMP certification or equivalent experience preferred.

Preferred Skills

+ Industry Knowledge: Experience in construction, utilities, energy, or infrastructure projects.

+ Process Optimization: Ability to design and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

+ Data-Driven Management: Strong analytical skills for interpreting project data and driving decisions.

+ Change Leadership: Proven success leading teams through organizational and process change.

+ Technology Integration: Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Quanta Services is 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 to request reasonable accommodation in the job application, interview, or hiring process, please contact Quanta Services’ Human Resources department.

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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ID2025-12122

CategoryStrategic Operations

Position TypeFull-Time Regular

LocationUS-TX-Houston

Workplace TypeOn-Site