Senior Project Manager

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company: quanta government solutions

job title: construction manager – doe idaho national lab

department: construction operations

location: idaho falls,  (100% onsite)

reports to: director, construction operations

classification: exempt

position overview:

the construction manager is responsible for onsite execution of construction projects at the doe pantex facility in idaho national lab. This role reports directly to construction operations and serves as the working partner to the site program manager.

the construction manager owns day-to-day field delivery, subcontractor coordination, safety execution, schedule adherence, cost control, and documentation discipline while ensuring field performance aligns with commitments, controls, and compliance requirements.

what you'll do:

• lead daily onsite construction activities from mobilization through closeout.
• translate program-level objectives into executable field plans and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and craft resources.
• champion safety by enforcing quanta safety standards, conducting pre-task plans, safety meetings, and field audits.
• maintain look-ahead schedules, track productivity, and coordinate inspections, outages, and customer constraints.
• manage field budgets including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors while supporting change order development.
• maintain audit-ready documentation including daily reports, rfis, submittals, permits, and inspection records in compliance with doe and federal requirements.
• coordinate with internal teams including finance, hr, safety/quality, pmo, and commercial excellence to ensure project success.
• maintain professional working relationships with doe representatives and site stakeholders.
• perform additional duties and responsibilities as required.

what you'll bring:

required education and experience

• 7–10+ years of construction project management experience with strong field leadership responsibilities.
• experience working in federal, doe, industrial, nuclear, or highly regulated environments preferred.
• demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors and multi-discipline construction scopes.
• strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, and change management.
• ability to maintain audit-ready project documentation.
• ability to meet doe site access and background requirements.

preferred education and experience

• active or previously held doe 'q' clearance or hrp eligibility.
• bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

licenses / certifications:

required licenses/certifications

• valid driver’s license and ability to access doe facilities.

preferred licenses/certifications

• pmp, ccm, or similar professional certification.

supervisory responsibilities:

provides oversight of subcontractors, vendors, and craft personnel operating on the project site.

work environment:

• full-time onsite at doe pantex facility.
• an active construction environment requiring mobility, ppe use, and field presence.
• strict adherence to security, escort, and information-control protocols.

cultural expectations:

this role must embody the one qgs way—prioritizing safety, accountability, collaboration, and disciplined…