Project Manager (Columbus, OH)

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group (QISG), a Quanta Services, Inc. company, seeks a Project Manager I or II to work onsite at our Columbus, office and lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex design-build and Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) projects. This role oversees cross-functional teams and manages project activities from initial planning and development through construction and final closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while meeting established quality standards.

 

The successful candidate will coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, procurement, and construction activities while managing customer relationships, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and project financials. This individual will play a key role in project performance, risk management, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Execution: Lead integrated design-build and EPC project teams from project kickoff through execution and closeout, ensuring alignment with project objectives, contractual requirements, and company standards.

• Project Planning & Controls: Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance reports. Identify potential risks, track milestones, and communicate project status and corrective actions to stakeholders.

• Cost & Financial Management: Oversee project financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, change management, progress billing, payment tracking, Schedule of Values, and post-construction cost reviews.

• Procurement & Contracts: Manage prime contracts, construction subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project closeout documentation. Oversee procurement planning, subcontractor and supplier scopes of work, bidding, pricing, schedules, invoices, and submittals.

• Engineering & Construction Coordination: Coordinate engineering, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and field construction activities to support constructability, project efficiency, and successful execution.

• Customer & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, maintaining effective communication, stakeholder alignment, and strong working relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Design & Constructability: Lead or coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs), constructability reviews, value engineering, and issue resolution to improve project quality, reduce risk, and support successful project delivery.

• Safety, Quality & Compliance: Ensure project teams comply with applicable safety requirements, project-specific safety plans, quality assurance and quality control standards, environmental requirements, and company policies.

• Project Closeout & Warranty Administration: Oversee project closeout activities, warranty administration, final documentation, and lessons-learned reviews to support successful project completion.

• Team Leadership & Development: Build effective working relationships with customers, engineering teams, subcontractors, and suppliers. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members while promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Policies & Procedures: Follow and reinforce established company standards, policies, procedures, and project management practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Location: Onsite – Columbus, OH  Travel Requirement: Up to 25% Compensation: $140,000- $190,000 Annually + Benefits ( based on education and experience)  Position Level: Project Manager I or II ( based on experience) 

What You'll Bring

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

• At least 5 years of construction project management experience, including experience coordinating project planning, engineering, estimating, bidding, procurement, subcontract administration, scheduling, cost control, and field operations.

Preferred Experience & Education

• Direct experience managing Design-Build (DB) and/or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects.

• Experience in the power delivery industry, particularly transmission, distribution, and substation construction.

• Experience managing complex construction contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, project financials, and customer relationships.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and construction practices used in transmission, distribution, and substation projects.

• Demonstrated understanding of engineering, design, construction, and contracting methodologies, including project planning, estimating, scheduling, procurement, subcontract administration, field operations, budget control, safety, and quality assurance.

• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, identify project risks, resolve issues, and drive projects toward successful completion.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally with customers, project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

• Strong financial and project controls knowledge, including budgeting, forecasting, cost management, change orders, and project reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with project scheduling, estimating, document management, and project management tools.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment. 

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Program

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.