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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.

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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.

Quanta's 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: Program Risk Manager, BPA

DEPARTMENT: Program Leadership, BPA Program

LOCATION: Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA

REPORTS TO: Senior Program Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt

 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Program Risk Manager supports QGS' program with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) by leading the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks across all active and planned projects within the QGS BPA portfolio. This role ensures that risk management practices align with federal program requirements and BPA contract standards, providing leadership and the project teams with clear visibility into threats, opportunities, and recommended actions to protect schedule, budget, and performance.

What You'll Do

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the program risk register across all BPA projects, including identification, quantification, and prioritization of risks to schedule, cost, and scope
• Conduct regular risk assessments and facilitate risk workshops with project teams, subcontractors, and BPA stakeholders to ensure proactive identification and mitigation of emerging threats
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans in coordination with project managers, project controls, and the Senior Program Executive
• Provide regular risk reporting and dashboards to program leadership, translating complex risk data into clear, actionable summaries for executive and client audiences
• Monitor risk triggers and escalate critical issues to leadership with recommended response actions; track mitigation effectiveness and adjust strategies as conditions change
• Ensure risk management processes comply with BPA contract requirements, federal acquisition standards, and QGS internal policies
• Collaborate with the project controls and scheduling teams to integrate risk-adjusted forecasts into program baselines and earned value reporting
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program delivery and organizational objectives

What You'll Bring

What You'll Bring:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in risk management, project controls, or program management within construction, EPC, or federal contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining risk registers, conducting quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, and facilitating risk workshops.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present complex risk information to executive and client audiences.
• Familiarity with federal program requirements and contract compliance standards.
• Experience managing and reporting on program-level risks, including quantifiable impacts across multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience supporting BPA, DOE, or other federal utility/energy programs.
• Background in transmission, substation, or power infrastructure construction.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulation, risk modeling tools, and enterprise risk management platforms.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• None required

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP) or PMP certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Individual contributor role with cross-functional coordination responsibilities across project teams and BPA stakeholders.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 25%

Overnight required: Occasionally

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 - Frequently
• 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 - N/A
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
• Work with Electricity - Seldom
• Work with explosives - N/A
• Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
• 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 mAy change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

 

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 Oscar Rodriguez at orodriguez@quantags.com

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

 

What You'll 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 Company's Human Resources department.

Employment Type: OTHER