Assistant Project Manager

Dashiell Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting

Job summary

A leading electrical engineering firm in Houston seeks an Assistant Project Manager to aid in project development and oversight for high voltage electrical construction. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil Engineering and at least three years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting the Project Manager in planning, coordination, and execution of projects, while ensuring materials are procured timely. Competitive benefits and compensation are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in relevant fields.
• 3+ years of experience in design/construction of substations or transmission lines.
• Experience in managing budgets and work groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with project planning and execution.
• Coordinate material procurement for projects.
• Prepare and maintain cash flows and monthly billing.
• Develop project estimates and support sales proposals.
• Resolve project conflicts and delays.

Skills

Understanding of substations

Financial project controls

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Microsoft Project experience

Primavera experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

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

• Work with the Project Manager for the review of the cost, schedule, safety, quality, and completion of construction projects
• Coordinate work with Purchasing to ensure 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.

Benefits

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!

Legal Requirements

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.