Associate Project Manager

About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region's largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About this Role

Associate Project Manager

If you have a degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field - or if you're a Project Engineer looking to step into project management, this is an excellent opportunity to work on impactful high voltage infrastructure projects while building a strong project management foundation.

In this role, you'll support utility projects from the ground up, gaining exposure to scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, change orders, and field operations. You'll work closely with experienced Project Managers and field teams to learn how large-scale projects are planned and executed.

If you enjoy an environment where you can learn, grow, and make an impact, please apply. We'd love to connect with you.

The pay for this role is an hourly rate between $34-$38, depending on experience.

What You'll Do

Project Planning & Coordination

* Assist in planning construction and maintenance projects from concept through execution

* Schedule project phases and allocate time and resources accordingly

* Coordinate with field leadership, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to resolve scope or timeline conflicts

* Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and project kickoffs

Cost Management & Estimating Support

* Assist in preparing cost estimates for distribution, transmission, and substation projects

* Track and update project budgets, forecasts, and change orders

* Collect and analyze cost data and performance feedback to inform future bids

* Support proposal development including quantity takeoffs, bid documents, and customer compliance

Contract & Documentation Management

* Help prepare, edit, and track contracts, purchase orders, subcontracts, and change orders

* Upload and manage project documentation including proposals, estimates, and reports

* Ensure all documents meet compliance, formatting, and contractual criteria

* Support intake and outflow tracking of project documentation and deliverables

Administrative & Financial Support

* Assist with accounts payable/receivable as needed (e.g., coding, invoice review, billing support)

* Contribute to budget estimates, progress reporting, and cost-tracking

* Collaborate with the office team on internal project reporting and scheduling updates

* Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or relevant

* Ability to write business correspondence and communicate effectively.

* Must be willing to travel, short-term.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers, and local permitting agencies.

* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite, with strong Microsoft Excel skills.

* Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol screening(s).

* Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

* High-voltage powerline industry experience.

What You'll Get

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Vision insurance

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