Project Manager I

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

Requirements:

• 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