8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): OCTOBER 27, 2008

QUANTA SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

1-13831	74-2851603
(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1360 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2100
Houston, Texas 77056
(Address of principal executive offices, including ZIP code)

(713) 629-7600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-99.1

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     The Board of Directors of Quanta Services, Inc. (the “Company”) has appointed James F. O’Neil III as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective October 27, 2008. Mr. O’Neil will continue to report directly to John R. Colson, the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. O’Neil will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s operations and strategic initiatives across the electric power, natural gas, renewable energy, telecommunications, broadband cable and wireless industries.

     Mr. O’Neil, age 50, has been with the Company for over 9 years, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Operations Integration and Audit since December 2002.

     On October 27, 2008, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. O’Neil as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release of Quanta Services, Inc. dated October 27, 2008

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: October 27, 2008

QUANTA SERVICES, INC.
By:	/s/ TANA L. POOL
	Name:	Tana L. Pool
	Title:	Vice President and General Counsel

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Exhibit
99.1	Press Release of Quanta Services, Inc. dated October 27, 2008

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

08-15

Contacts:	James Haddox, CFO	Ken Dennard / ksdennard@drg-e.com
	Reba Reid	Kip Rupp / krupp@drg-e.com
	Quanta Services, Inc.	DRG&E
	713-629-7600	713-529-6600

Quanta Services Names James F. O’Neil President and COO
O’Neil to Lead Operations and Strategic Initiatives in New Position

HOUSTON – Oct. 27, 2008 – Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) announces that effective today
James F. O’Neil, age 50, will serve as president and chief operating officer of the company. In this new position, O’Neil will oversee Quanta’s operations and strategic initiatives across the electric power, natural gas, renewable energy, telecommunications, broadband cable and wireless industries.

O’Neil, who most recently served as a senior vice president, joined Quanta in 1999. Throughout his tenure, he has had responsibility for various initiatives including: the company’s renewable energy strategy; commercial and industrial operations; internal audit; and merger and acquisition initiatives, including oversight of the acquisition and integration of InfraSource, Inc., the company’s largest acquisition. O’Neil will report directly to John R. Colson, chairman and CEO of Quanta.

“Jim will lead the existing operations group with continued emphasis on sustained growth in earnings, margin enhancement and safety,” Colson stated. “He will work closely with the presidents of our electric power, natural gas, telecommunications and cable TV operations to ensure Quanta’s continued leadership position in the industries we serve. Jim’s leadership and expertise will help the company respond to the increased demand for our services in the renewable energy industry.”

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Prior to joining Quanta Services, O’Neil spent 19 years with the Haliburton Company where he held various positions that encompassed responsibility for the Gulf of Mexico operations, deepwater development and health, safety, and the environment.

O’Neil received a B.S. degree in civil engineering from Tulane University in New Orleans in 1980.

Quanta Services is a leading specialized contracting services company, delivering infrastructure network solutions for the electric power, natural gas, telecommunications and cable television industries. The company’s comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining network infrastructure nationwide. Additionally, Quanta provides point-to-point fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure and leasing in select markets and offers related design, procurement, construction and maintenance services. With operations throughout North America, Quanta has the manpower, resources and expertise to complete projects that are local, regional, national or international in scope.

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