Assistant Project Manager

Dashiell; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in South Jordan, UT is hiring an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the development and execution of high voltage electrical projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of experience in the design or construction of substations or transmission lines. Responsibilities include assisting project managers with project coordination, preparation of cash flows, and ensuring timely material delivery for construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, or related field.
• Three years of design, construction, or operations experience in substations or transmission lines preferred.
• Three years of management experience of budgets and work groups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Sales Professionals in project development and execution.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely material delivery.
• Prepare cash flows, monthly billing, and change orders.

Skills

Understanding of substations and transmission systems

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing skills

Computer proficiency

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Dashiell

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

1750 W 11400 S, Suite 130, South Jordan, UT 84095

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 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.

Compensation and 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!

Eligibility

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.