Senior Program Executive
Portland, TX - USA
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Job Summary
About Us
Every moment of every day people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions (QGS). With its highly skilled and innovative workforce Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility renewable energy electric power industrial communications and government industries worldwide.
Quantas culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves are valued and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued.
About this Role
Every moment of every day people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions. With its highly skilled and innovative workforce Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility renewable energy electric power industrial communications and government industries worldwide.
Quantas culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves are valued and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued.
COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions
JOB TITLE: Senior Program Executive
DEPARTMENT: West Operations
LOCATION: Portland OR
REPORTS TO: Program Director West
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Quanta Government Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Executive to support the continued growth of its federal infrastructure portfolio across the Pacific Northwest and Western United States. This senior leader will provide program-level oversight across multiple concurrent federal EPC contracts driving delivery excellence client engagement and operational integration across Quantas network of operating companies.
This is a dual-hatted role suited for an experienced leader who can operate at both the strategic program level and the hands-on contract execution level -- serving as both an enterprise program executive and a contractually designated Program Manager as required by federal clients.
What Youll Do
- Provide overall leadership direction and management across assigned federal EPC programs ensuring alignment with client goals safety standards regulatory compliance budgetary constraints and schedule milestones
- Oversee project managers and discipline leads across active task orders maintaining program-wide visibility into cost schedule risk and quality performance
- Establish and sustain program-level management systems covering safety quality project controls change management and supply chain
- Serve as the senior client-facing representative on assigned programs building and maintaining trusted relationships with federal contracting officers program managers and technical staff
- Drive integration across Quanta operating companies contributing to program delivery ensuring One Quanta execution at the field level
- Lead program reporting cadence including weekly progress updates monthly cost and schedule reviews and executive-level briefings
- Support capture and business development activities for follow-on work and adjacent opportunities within assigned client portfolios
What Youll Bring
- Provide overall leadership direction and management across assigned federal EPC programs ensuring alignment with client goals safety standards regulatory compliance budgetary constraints and schedule milestones
- Oversee project managers and discipline leads across active task orders maintaining program-wide visibility into cost schedule risk and quality performance
- Establish and sustain program-level management systems covering safety quality project controls change management and supply chain
- Serve as the senior client-facing representative on assigned programs building and maintaining trusted relationships with federal contracting officers program managers and technical staff
- Drive integration across Quanta operating companies contributing to program delivery ensuring One Quanta execution at the field level
- Lead program reporting cadence including weekly progress updates monthly cost and schedule reviews and executive-level briefings
- Support capture and business development activities for follow-on work and adjacent opportunities within assigned client portfolios
What Youll Bring:
Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field required. Masters degree in business administration Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
Certifications: Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification required. Must be maintained throughout employment.
Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible program and project management experience. At least seven (7) years must involve direct management of high-voltage transmission line and/or substation EPC projects in a federal or large utility environment. Prior experience working directly with Bonneville Power Administration including familiarity with BPA contracting vehicles design standards ProjectWise and field operations is required.
- Must be a US citizen
- Willing to be located in the Portland OR/ Vancouver WA area (bare minimum willing to travel to be there 1-2 weeks per month)
Preferred Requirements: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent task orders under federal IDIQ contracts. Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS earned value management and Primavera P6. Ability to obtain and maintain federal security credentials as required. Experience managing union craft labor and multi-company subcontractor teams preferred.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: 30%
Overnight required: 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 - Seldom
- 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
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Wet or Humid - Seldom
- Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
- Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
- Working in high places - Seldom
- Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
- Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
- Work with Electricity - Seldom
- Work with explosives - Seldom
- Work on or near a source of radiation - Seldom
- Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom
- Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions
Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities working conditions physical demands and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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What Youll Get
Our Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance coverage
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Access to mental health support and resources
- Generous paid time off (PTO) Military Leave and company-observed holidays
Growth & Development
- Ongoing training and development programs
- Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
Recognition & Financial Well-Being
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)
Family Support
- Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families
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 Companys Human Resources department.
Required Experience:
Senior IC