Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quanta Government Solutions provides infrastructure and construction solutions for government and federal clients. The Project Manager I leads the field execution of assigned federal construction projects, managing safety, quality, cost, schedule, compliance, stakeholders, resources, reporting, and project teams.
Responsibilities
- **Project Ownership & Leadership:** Own execution of assigned federal construction projects through all Acquire–Comply–Execute stages. Lead project-specific Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), conduct required meetings, develop project reports, track budget, schedule, and scope, prepare required documentation, and ensure auditable project records
- **Stakeholder Management:** Collaborate effectively with federal agencies, clients, internal teams, subcontractors, and partners to ensure alignment and successful project execution
- **Budget & Resource Management:** Develop and manage baseline project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance while maintaining required documentation
- Schedule & Scope Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, identify variances, and coordinate recovery plans with Program Management
- **Program Management Alignment**: Provide accurate and timely reporting to Program Management while escalating significant project risks, change orders, and contractual issues in accordance with QGS governance
- **Client Partnership:** Maintain positive working relationships with client representatives to support successful project execution and customer satisfaction
- **Compliance & Risk Management:** Ensure compliance with federal regulations, contract requirements, and QGS standards while maintaining project risk and opportunity logs
- **Team Leadership:** Lead assigned project teams by fostering collaboration, accountability, quality, and safety
- **Reporting:** Prepare and maintain required project reports, schedules, risk logs, and performance metrics through the QGS OPS Platform
Skills
- Minimum 4 years managing federal construction projects with demonstrated success delivering projects in regulated environments
- Bachelor, associate's degree in construction management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a 4 year craft apprenticeship related field. Equivalent field experience may be considered
- PMP within 24 months of hire; OSHA 10 required (QGS will support if needed)
- Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, DCAA requirements, NIST 800-171, ISO 9001, and NQA-1
- Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent), cost control tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively manage assigned projects in a matrix environment
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance if required
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools
- PMP
- OSHA 10 Safety
- Field Trade Experience
- USACE/NAVFAC QC Manager and additional certifications such as PgMP, ITIL, or Six Sigma are a plus
- Experience with construction contracts for federal agencies
- Demonstrated success supporting or managing federal construction projects in regulated environments
Benefits
- Remote: Yes
- Workplace Type: Hybrid
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Access to mental health support and resources
- 160 hours of paid time off per calendar year, prorated in the year of hire based on the employee’s start date, along with 11 company-observed paid holidays
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)
- Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families
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