Assistant Project Manager

Dashiell Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the execution of high voltage electrical projects. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of construction projects, from planning through execution. You will play a pivotal role in coordinating schedules, managing budgets, and facilitating communication among teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in engineering principles, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a company that values innovation and offers a competitive benefits package, and take the next step in your career in a dynamic and growing field.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Insurance Options

401(k) with Immediate Vesting

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in design, construction, or operations of substations.
• Understanding of financial aspects of project controls is essential.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in planning and executing construction projects.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely material delivery.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and cash flows.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Writing

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

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Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (APM)

Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, Texas 77034

Primary Function

Responsible for assisting the Project Managers and Sales Professionals in the development, planning, execution, and monitoring of projects focused on the turnkey construction of high voltage electrical substations, transmission lines and distribution lines.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Work with the Project Manager for the review of the cost, schedule, safety, quality, and completion of construction projects
• Coordinate work with Purchasing to insure that requested material is expedited and received as needed for the construction of a project
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and maintenance of cash flows, monthly billing, preparing and obtaining change orders for assigned projects
• Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and maintenance of monthly construction progress reports, re-projections, files, etc., required for the construction of a project
• Assist the Project Manager in the creation and maintenance of schedules and other work as needed for support of the project
• Assist with the development of project estimates and pricing
• Assist the sales organization in preparation of proposals or in support of customer sales calls
• Resolve inter-group conflicts, project conflicts and delays as required to meet project construction goals
• Work effectively with all divisions including Dacon, Field Service, Engineering, and Sales
  
  

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management or related field is required. Three years of experience in the design, construction or operations of substations and/or transmission lines is strongly preferred. Three years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems is strongly preferred
• Understand financial aspects of project controls
• Interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, organizational ability and leadership talent
• Able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers from a project or sales perspective
• Ability to negotiate and influence key decision makers
• Technical writing skills with an understanding of business management concepts
• Computer proficient: familiar with Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Project and Primavera experience strongly preferred
• Willing to travel to project sites as necessary
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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