Award Transition Project Manager

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About this Role
JOB TITLE: Award Transition Project Manager
QUANTA COMPANY: Quanta Government Solutions, LLC
DEPARTMENT: Preconstruction Operations
LOCATION: Remote with site travel
REPORTS TO: Director, Preconstruction Operations
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an organized, hands-on project manager to run the bridge between winning a federal job and building it. From notice of award to the day construction operations takes the job, this person owns the transition schedule and every deadline in it, working with the vertical strategic lead, the Director of Construction, and our Contracts Manager. The goal is simple: every new job starts contracted and set up, with nothing left hanging from the bid.
What You'll Do

• Run award intake within 24 hours and build one schedule of every contract deadline, including bonds, insurance, Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control plan, baseline schedule, consent to subcontract, and submittal register.

• Receive the sourcing file and quote package from the Procurement Manager at award, confirm it is complete (returning any gaps to Procurement the same day), and use it as the starting point for every subcontract and affiliate work order.

• Drive every subcontract and affiliate work order to execution with the Contracts Manager, starting from the quotes gathered during the bid. Contracts drafts; you track and chase to signature.

• Collect what each subcontractor owes before mobilizing, including prequalification, bonds, insurance, and required plans.

• Stand up and own the commitments register through contract execution, then hand executed commitments to the Procurement Manager, who owns material and long-lead buyout through delivery.

• Build the turnover package from the estimate and lead the handoff meeting with the vertical’s Director of Construction.

• Coordinate job setup with Finance and PMO so the first charge lands on a fully set-up job.

• Hold the handoff, when anything required is missing, escalate to the Director the same day, and proceed only with written waiver approval from the Director and the Director of Construction.

• Improve the transition checklist after every job and train the people who come in behind you.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 7+ years of experience in federal construction project management, project engineering, or project startup.

• Startup experience on USACE, NAVFAC, DOE, or comparable federal construction projects, ideally supporting Energy and Department of War work.

• Working knowledge of federal subcontract requirements, including flowdowns, prime Miller Act bonds and subcontractor bonds, and Davis-Bacon, enough to know what complete looks like.

• Ability to build and run a Primavera P6 schedule.

• Strong organization and follow-through across multiple awards at once.

• Clear written and verbal communication with project teams, subcontractors, and internal partners.

• Procore and Costpoint experience is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based, with regular travel to project sites during award and mobilization.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Required Licenses/Certifications

• N/A
Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• OSHA 30

• Ability to obtain a DOE security clearance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises others: No
Has hiring and terminating responsibilities: No
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: Up to 30%
Overnight required: Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
If one-third of the time, “seldom” or “occasionally.” If one-third to two-thirds of the time, “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 - Occasionally

• 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 - Occasionally

• Work with Electricity - Seldom

• Work with explosives - N/A

• Work on or near a source of radiation - Seldom, site dependent

• Loud noise conditions (above 87dB) - Seldom

• Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions: active construction site conditions during 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…