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Senior Project Controls Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project management on large EPC/infrastructure/energy/construction projects.
  • Advanced proficiency with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Excel, Power BI, and cost management systems (EcoSys, SAP, Oracle).
  • Strong expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM), CPM, forecasting and budgeting, change management, risk analysis, and excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all project controls activities for major projects or programs.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Oversee cost management processes including budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and change control.
  • Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, cost, and productivity baselines.

About the company

Quanta Services, Inc. logo

Quanta Services, Inc.

Specialty Trade Contractors

Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) is the leading specialty contractor with the largest and highly trained skilled workforce in North America – providing fully integrated solutions for the electric power, pipeline, industrial and communications industries. Electric Power • Transmission • Distribution • Substation • EPC • Underground Electric • Program Management • Distribution Engineering • Energized Services • Renewable Power – Wind, Solar, etc. • Grid Modernization • Environmental Pipeline and Industrial • Pipelines and Facilities • Gas Distribution • Horizontal Directional Drilling • Integrity Services • Technical Services • Trucking and Logistics • Trenching and Excavation • Tank Construction • Power Plant Construction • Engineering • Environmental Communications • Fiber to the Home (FTTH) • 5G Deployment • EPC • Long Haul Fiber Optic • Aerial and Underground • Wireless and Tower Solutions • Program Management • Environmental Part of what sets Quanta Services apart is the strength of our people. We have over 50,000 employees and are in all 50 states and more than 15 countries. In each and every office we employ the best and brightest and spend the time to properly train all employees in safety and Quanta procedures so that we can continue to be the safest and most innovative specialty contractor. • #244 on the 2023 Fortune 500 List • #1 2023 Healthiest Employer of Texas • #1 2020 Top 50 Electrical Contractors on EC&M's List • #2 2020 on The Houston Chronicle Top 100 List

Company details

IndustrySpecialty Trade Contractors
Company size10001

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Job description

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:

The Senior Project Controls Manager at Quanta Power Solutions is responsible for leading project controls functions across large, complex capital projects or portfolios, including cost control, scheduling, forecasting, risk management, progress measurement, and performance reporting. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational objectives by implementing effective project controls systems, processes, and governance.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead all project controls activities for major projects or programs.
  • Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
  • Oversee cost management processes including budgeting, forecasting, earned value management (EVM), and change control.
  • Monitor project performance against scope, schedule, cost, and productivity baselines.
  • Prepare executive dashboards, KPI reports, and project performance analyses.
  • Manage project risk registers and support mitigation planning.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, finance, and operations teams.
  • Review contractor schedules, progress reports, and payment applications.
  • Establish project controls standards, procedures, and best practices.
  • Lead schedule risk analysis and scenario planning.
  • Support claims analysis, delay analysis, and recovery planning when required.
  • Mentor and supervise project controls engineers, schedulers, and cost analysts.
  • Ensure compliance with client requirements, company policies, and industry standards
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project management.
  • Experience managing large EPC, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or construction projects.
  • Advanced proficiency with:
    • Primavera P6
    • Microsoft Project
    • Excel
    • Power BI or similar reporting tools
    • Cost management systems (EcoSys, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Earned Value Management (EVM)
    • Critical Path Method (CPM)
    • Forecasting and budgeting
    • Change management
    • Risk analysis
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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.

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