The
Academy
Identify · Implement · Track Training
An interactive resource for every employee and partner — a living platform that moves beyond static PDFs to empower careers with the knowledge, tools, and skills to perform, stay safe, and succeed.
Why Training
Matters
Training isn't just a checkbox — it's how we keep pace with our growth, protect the organization, and develop the people who carry our company forward.
Training keeps us moving at the speed of the enterprise and positions us for the growth ahead.
- Momentum of the enterprise
- Growth goals
- Legacy of training resources
- Active operations
- Future operations
Effective training closes gaps before they become incidents. The difference between being lucky and being protected.
- Balance of perfection versus no structure
- Are we lucky — or are we protected?
- Where is the risk, where are the gaps?
A structured training system builds the enterprise knowledge and experience that carries us forward.
- Enterprise knowledge and experience
- What do departments or team members not know?
- What is identified to grow
- Need of structured training system
Your Platform
for Professional
Growth
The Academy is our platform for recognizing employee development as a key element of organizational success. It combines internal resources and external training solutions to identify, implement, and track training across the company.
Previously known as the Underground Academy, the platform has evolved into The Academy — a scalable, multi-company initiative shared by Underground Construction, PAR West, and Island Mechanical, built for every employee at every level.
This website serves as an interactive resource the teams can poke around and learn from — for internal employees and external partners like PAR, replacing static PDFs with a living hub that explains what The Academy is and how it operates.
This site follows the model of the Academy Toolkit — a partner-facing resource designed to be shared beyond internal SharePoint so anyone — employees from any Op Unit, partners, or external stakeholders — can access it directly.
To equip all employees with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to consistently perform their jobs safely and efficiently — and to be accountable for following best practices and standard procedures.
The Academy serves as a key driver of the PMO West Strategy, reinforcing cultural alignment, transparency, and readiness for sustainable growth across all operating units — including partners at PAR.
The Academy facilitates learning across departments — not just within them. Teams like Accounting attend modules outside their area to better understand how the organization operates, improving communication and collaboration company-wide.
What Is
an LMS?
A Learning Management System (LMS) is an online platform that lets organizations manage, deliver, assess, and track training. Learners are grouped by job role or function and assigned specific courses, assessments, or full learning paths.
Employees can access training through a combination of online modules, in-person sessions, and partnership workshops. All training resources are hosted on our LMS and Academy SharePoint site.
Three Ways to
Access The Academy
Every employee can access the LMS through their preferred method. No separate username or password required — just your company email.
- 1Open a browser and navigate to your company SharePoint intranet site
- 2Select The Academy Quick Link from the intranet homepage
- 3Select the Company Email Login button — you'll be taken directly to your dashboard
- 1Open a browser and navigate to HCSS at hcssapps.com
- 2Select the HCSS Academy link — this directs you to the Academy LMS
- 3Select the pwr.hcsslms.com Academy LMS link (ignore any warning)
- 4Select the Company Email Login button to reach your dashboard
- 1Open any browser and navigate directly to pwr.hcsslms.com
- 2Select the Company Email Login button — do not enter a username or password
- 3Complete the Quanta authentication with your network email ([email protected])
- 4You'll be taken directly to your Academy LMS Dashboard
How The Academy
Delivers Training
The Academy uses a dual-format approach — combining instructor-led, in-person sessions with flexible eLearning — so every employee can engage in the way that works best for their role and schedule.
in the Field
Module Lifecycle
Every Academy module follows a consistent five-stage process — from identifying a training need all the way through post-training follow-up and LMS documentation. This ensures quality, consistency, and accountability at every step.
- Training need is identified by any team member
- Training is reviewed for feasibility within the Academy framework
- Training module is created using the standard Academy template
- Curriculum approved by Director or above
- A subject matter expert (mentor) is assigned to deliver the training
- HR supports consistency of training materials
- HR works with teams and facilitator to schedule the session
- Facilitator leads the training module
- Notes documented and distributed
- Attendance recorded in the Academy LMS
- Metrics shared with Directors and Executives
All Academy modules are facilitated by internal operational subject matter experts, managed and coordinated by HR — ensuring trainings are grounded in real-world Op Unit practices.
Every module is built using the Academy's standard template — covering objectives (Who, What, Where, When, Why, How), mentor background, procedures, resources, lessons learned, attachments, and follow-up.
Every completed training is recorded directly in the Academy LMS — tracking enrollment dates, completion status, and CEUs, with metrics shared with leadership for visibility across all departments.
The Academy
LMS Dashboard
Your dashboard is customized based on your department and job role. Everything you need to learn, track progress, and succeed is in one place.
Training Catalog
Courses are organized by department so you can quickly find what's relevant to your role. The catalog includes HCSS modules, custom-built Academy courses, and curated external partner content across 11 departments.
Training
Use the calendar widget on your dashboard to view and register for upcoming in-person instructor-led sessions led by subject matter experts from across the participating Op Units.
The Academy
Ambassadors
An Academy Ambassador is a respected leader in each division who helps connect The Academy to real operations — promoting development, reinforcing standards, and bringing field feedback back to leadership.
Not compliance officers.
Respected operators
who champion development.
Margin Through
Better Execution
Core Competency
Framework
The Academy Role Matrix is the living tracking tool that drives our Identify, Implement, and Track mission. It maps every module to a career path — ensuring every employee has a clear, structured pathway for growth.
These 26 modules are core competencies required for every employee regardless of role. They cover new hire safety orientations, HR compliance, and workplace essentials — all must be completed, with most required within the first 90 days.
Partner Network
The Academy extends beyond the Op Units — connecting every employee and external partner to industry-leading training through a trusted network of organizations.
As the parent company of all three Op Units, Quanta Services provides additional training and educational support — leveraging the full Quanta family of companies and their shared resources.
Associated General Contractors of America and AGC of California offer courses for all levels of construction industry employees — from field craft to executive leadership.
United Contractors serves union contractors in California with education and training, including the Project Labor Agreements module and a robust virtual course calendar.
for External Partners
This website is specifically designed to help external partners — including those at PAR — understand what The Academy is, how it works, and how to access training resources. Many PAR partners have not yet participated in Academy courses, and this hub is the starting point.
The Academy will be used to distribute all required trainings and core competencies for PMO West — ensuring regular delivery, identifying training gaps, and making resources consistently accessible to every partner in the program.
Strategy
The PMO Strategy establishes a unified and scalable framework to support California Operating Units. The Academy serves as a key driver — equipping teams with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to execute aligned processes effectively.
Academy training content and core competencies are being integrated into the PMO West dashboard — expanding visibility across all PMO West supervision, not just individual divisions. Additional training resources are also being incorporated in collaboration with the broader PMO West team.
to The Academy
What began as the Underground Academy has grown into something bigger. We've transitioned to The Academy — a scalable platform shared by three Quanta Op Units. The new identity reflects our ambition: a learning ecosystem that grows as we grow.
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Communications
The Academy stays in active dialogue with every employee and partner through two ongoing email campaigns — a weekly module rundown and a monthly newsletter — plus the Academy SharePoint hub for on-demand resources.
Rundown
A weekly notification of upcoming training opportunities sent directly to your inbox — keeping you ahead of every Academy module before it starts.
Announcements
A monthly recap and look-ahead — celebrating completed trainings, opening registration for the month ahead, and highlighting wins from across The Academy.
On the Go
An audio-based learning initiative that transforms training content and key updates into short, easy-to-listen podcasts — accessible anytime, anywhere. Designed for teams who spend their day on the road or in the field, reinforcing key messages beyond email and meetings.
Downloads
Official reference guides and training materials for The Academy LMS. Save and share with your team.
Contact the Academy Board directly.