Area Manager

About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

 

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy using your contract management and organizational skills, then we have a role for you! InfraSource seeks a great Area Manager to join the team.

The Area Manager serves as the primary link between IFS operations and PSE Contract Management, owning the unit contract relationship while driving consistency, compliance, and performance across all operating bases.

What You'll Do

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the IFS unit contract — including current and historical details — to effectively negotiate, contribute, and communicate with PSE Contract Management while advocating for IFS interests.
• Continuously review unit interpretation and application, partnering with leadership to develop new units and support pricing adjustments for future contract updates.
• Partner with PSE Contract Management to keep both PSE and IFS in compliance with contract requirements, collaborating on updates, developing new units driven by volume changes, and supporting contract amendments as needed.
• Partner continuously with PSE Contract Management to identify and address process issues, collaborate on improvements or revisions, and reduce recurring challenges to promote more efficient, aligned operations.
• Review and track KPI performance, validate accuracy, follow up with operating bases for clarification, and coordinate adjustments with PSE Contract Management when required.
• Promote alignment and consistency between IFS Superintendents and PSE Construction Management teams.
• Collaborate with IFS Base Managers to maintain consistency across all operating bases, and provide support to Base Supervisors in the Manager’s absence.
• Support the IFS Damage Claims team by assisting with investigations and contributing to liability determinations.
• Work closely with the IFS Billing Manager to ensure accurate, consistent application of contract units, and provide guidance to billing staff on construction-related questions and clarifications.
• Manage IFS Plat crews, Fuel Line crews, and MTT SMEs.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Locusview to effectively support SMEs and the Billing Department.
• Other duties as needed.

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in utility construction operations, contract administration, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of unit-based construction contracts
• Experience managing crews or field teams
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track and validate KPI performance
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Working knowledge of Locusview, or the ability to learn quickly
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with the PSE unit contract and PSE Contract Management processes
• Familiarity with damage claims investigation and liability determination
• SAP experience

What You'll Get

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $170,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000.00/Yr. 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.