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Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

Quanta Government Solutions, LLC

Remote

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

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.
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.
About this Role
COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions
JOB TITLE: Director, Project Management Office (PMO)
DEPARTMENT: Operations
LOCATION: Remote
REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director, PMO is the enterprise leader responsible for establishing, standardizing, and enforcing project controls, governance, and portfolio visibility across QGS federal and commercial programs. This role ensures project execution operates within a disciplined, scalable, and audit-ready framework aligned with QGS's Acquire-Comply-Execute delivery model.
The Director, PMO owns the system of execution-schedule integrity, cost controls, stage-gate compliance, forecasting accuracy, risk visibility, and portfolio-level reporting-while partnering closely with Project Delivery leadership to drive predictable outcomes and margin protection.
What You'll Do
  • Lead and enforce enterprise project controls standards across all programs, including baseline schedules, forecasting methodologies, cost controls, earned value (as applicable), and change management processes to ensure predictable execution and margin protection.
  • Design, implement, and manage stage-gate governance aligned with the Acquire-Comply-Execute model, including Authorization to Proceed (ATP) workflows, Delegation of Authority integration, and documentation completeness to maintain audit-ready operations.
  • Provide executive-level portfolio visibility through standardized dashboards, trend analysis, and early-warning indicators that surface schedule, cost, compliance, and risk issues before performance degradation occurs.
  • Oversee disciplined adoption and governance of enterprise PMO tools, ensuring data integrity, eliminating shadow systems, and maintaining reporting consistency across regions.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing PMO team, including project controls professionals and business intelligence analysts, fostering accountability, analytical rigor, escalation discipline, and continuous improvement in a matrixed federal contracting environment.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Project Delivery, Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Operations leadership to ensure forecasting alignment, risk transparency, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and federal contracting requirements.
  • Maintain schedule flexibility to meet business demands, including extended hours as necessary to support enterprise operational priorities, and perform additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring
Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in project controls, PMO leadership, or complex infrastructure / federal contracting environments.
  • Demonstrated experience implementing enterprise project controls frameworks and governance structures.
  • Strong working knowledge of scheduling, cost forecasting, risk management, and executive portfolio reporting.

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • Experience in DOE, DoD, or other federal agency contracting environments.
  • Experience building or maturing a PMO within a growing organization.
  • Familiarity with DCAA audit environments and FAR/DFARS implications on project controls.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Required Licenses/Certifications:None required.
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
  • PMP, PgMP, and/or PfMP certification(s).
  • Primavera P6 certification or advanced scheduling credentials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises PMO personnel including project controls professionals, schedulers, and analysts (anticipated 3-8 direct reports as organization scales). Has hiring and performance management responsibilities.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: Up to 25%
Overnight required: Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Stationary Position - Frequently
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
Climb - Seldom
Kneel - Seldom
Grab - Seldom
Bend - Seldom
Lift/carry over - 10-25 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 - N/A
Work on or near a source of radiation - N/A
Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom
Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions: Primarily office-based with periodic site visits.
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
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.

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