Project Manager I, Defense Vertical

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Manager I for its Defense Vertical. The role leads the execution of assigned federal construction projects, managing day-to-day delivery of safety, quality, cost, schedule, execution, compliance, stakeholder coordination, reporting, and risk management in a remote setting with travel required.

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
• All project artifacts, correspondence, cost/schedule data, requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and change documentation must be maintained within the QGS OPS Platform (GCC High). The Project Manager ensures full traceability, version control, and compliance with NIST 800-171 Rev 2 for CUI data

Requirements:

• • Experience: Minimum 5 years managing Federal or EPC construction projects with demonstrated success delivering projects in regulated environments.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent field experience may be considered.
• Certifications: PMP required within 12 months of hire; OSHA 30 required (QGS will support if needed). USACE/NAVFAC QC Manager and additional certifications such as PgMP, ITIL, or Six Sigma are a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore or equivalent), cost control tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, collaboration, leadership, and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively manage assigned projects in a matrix environment.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance; background check required

• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel Required: Yes
• Overnight Travel: Yes

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

If one-third of the time – “seldom” or “occasionally” If one-third to two-thirds of the time or more occasionally to frequently” If more than two-thirds of the time – “constantly”]

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
• Climb - Seldom
• Kneel - Seldom
• Grab - Seldom
• Bend - Seldom
• Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS
• Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision
• Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction projects in the following industries:
  • Federal Facilities / Mission-Critical
  • Nuclear Support Facilities / Testing Sites
  • Solar, BESS / Microgrid
  • Transmission, Distribution, and Substation
  • Industrial / Commercial Building Complexes.
  • Industrial / Fuel / Process Utilities
  • Marine / Heavy-Civil Infrastructure
  • Communications Infrastructure
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, DCAA requirements, NIST 800-171, ISO 9001, and NQA-1.
• Experience with construction contracts for DOE, DoD, DHS, GSA, NAVFAC, USACE, or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• **Demonstrated success supporting or managing federal construction projects in regulated environments

• Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• PMP
• OSHA 30 Safety
• Field Trade Experience