James F. O'Neil III served as the CEO of Quanta Services, Inc. from May 2011 until March 2016. With a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, he brought strong engineering expertise to the company. O'Neil initially joined Quanta in 1999...

James F. O'Neil III served as the CEO of Quanta Services, Inc. from May 2011 until March 2016. With a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, he brought strong engineering expertise to the company. O'Neil initially joined Quanta in 1999 and climbed through the ranks, holding various key positions before becoming CEO. His leadership focused on overseeing operations across power, natural gas, and telecommunications sectors. In 2015, O'Neil's total compensation reached over $6 million, but he resigned without receiving a bonus or due stock awards. During his tenure, O'Neil made some significant insider trades, peaking with holdings exceeding $50 million in late 2021. One of the real highlights of O'Neil's time was transforming Quanta's business model and positioning the company as a leader in energy and utility services. His ability to navigate through company transitions shows a blend of vision and operational know-how. After his resignation, Quanta named a new CEO as part of its leadership evolution.

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2. Holdings

3. Insider Trading

4. Compensation History

5. Other Quanta Services CEOs

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James F. O'Neil III

Ex-CEO of Quanta Services

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Engineering

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1958 - 67 years ago

CEO of Quanta Services for

4 years 9 months (May 2011 - Mar 2016)

Previous Experience

President and Chief Operating Officer of Quanta Services, Inc.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of James F. O'Neil III

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Matthew J. Flannery

CEO of United Rentals

2023 Compensation

Stock

$20.13M

Salary

$1.10M

Bonus

$1.05M

Other

$23.28K

Total Holdings

$64.18M

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Craig Arnold

CEO of Eaton Corporation

2023 Compensation

Stock

$18.84M

Salary

$1.44M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$234.61K

Total Holdings

$23.28M

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Anthony J. Guzzi

CEO of EMCOR Group

2023 Compensation

Stock

$2.70M

Salary

$1.24M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$159.27K

Total Holdings

$98.76M

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Paul DiMarco

CEO of MasTec

2023 Compensation

Stock

$7.00M

Salary

$1.25M

Bonus

$1.35M

Other

$44.07K

Total Holdings

$6.31M

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Richard Adam Norwitt

CEO of Amphenol

2023 Compensation

Stock

$9.10M

Salary

$1.46M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$382.12K

Total Holdings

$117.28M

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Carlos M. Hernandez

CEO of Fluor

2023 Compensation

Stock

$24.56M

Salary

$1.35M

Bonus

$3.38M

Other

$269.24K

Total Holdings

$25.75M

Holdings

See how much did James F. O'Neil III make over time.

James O'Neil's holdings saw considerable fluctuations during his time as CEO of Quanta Services. At a low point in March 2020, his holdings were valued at around $14 million. However, by March 2021, they skyrocketed to over $37 million, reflecting...

James O'Neil's holdings saw considerable fluctuations during his time as CEO of Quanta Services. At a low point in March 2020, his holdings were valued at around $14 million. However, by March 2021, they skyrocketed to over $37 million, reflecting a strong market performance. His ownership peaked with an impressive valuation exceeding $50 million in September 2021. As of early 2022, even amid some market adjustments, they still stood at about $45 million. Ultimately, O'Neil's holdings symbolize a crucial measure of his involvement and confidence in the company, showing how executive shareholdings can be indicative of both personal wealth and corporate health.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

PWR @ $263.36

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of James F. O'Neil III.

PWR

76,655 shares

PWR

Mar 16, 2015

Received

PWR

185,261 shares

PWR

Mar 12, 2014

Received

PWR

102,223 shares

PWR

Mar 8, 2013

Received

PWR

40,173 shares

PWR

Mar 9, 2012

Received

PWR

12,723 shares

PWR

May 19, 2011

Received

PWR

$99.97K

PWR at $19.65/share

May 12, 2011

Purchase

PWR

13,955 shares

PWR

Mar 11, 2011

Received

Compensation History

See how much did James F. O'Neil III make over time.

James O'Neil's compensation varied during his tenure as CEO. In 2013, he earned about $5.7 million, which included a significant salary, stock awards, and some other perks. However, by 2016, his total compensation dropped to approximately $2.5 million when he resigned, which notably included a large severance payment but no bonuses or stock vesting due to his early departure. The structure of his pay was designed to be performance-based, aligning with the company's goals. While he faced a significant drop in pay as he exited, O'Neil’s years at the helm showed how compensation can shift based on performance and leadership changes within a company like Quanta.

Year

2016

Total Compensation

$2.55M

Salary

$279.23K

Board Justification

Compensation is designed to align with company performance and attract and retain executive talent.

Bonus

$0.00

Board Justification

No annual incentive plan bonus was earned due to resignation prior to the end of the performance year.

Other

$2.27M

Board Justification

Includes a lump-sum severance payment of $2,200,000, insurance premiums for 18 months, and other compensation related to his separation agreement.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 RSUs)

Board Justification

No stock awards vested in 2016 as he resigned before the vesting dates.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics were based on company financial performance and organizational objectives.

Other Quanta Services CEOs

Here are other CEOs of Quanta Services

John R. Colson

Founder and Ex-CEO of Quanta Services

January 2005 - May 2011

Earl C. Austin, Jr.

CEO of Quanta Services

March 2016 - Present