Electrical Substation Project Leader

Dashiell; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

DACON is seeking a Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle management of electrical construction projects in the substation and power systems portfolio. Based in Deer Park, TX, you will guide cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while contributing to competitive estimates for new high-voltage opportunities.

Responsibilities include bid development, cost control, schedule management, and coordination with field and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in electrical construction, substation construction, or power systems.
• Experience managing projects from $2M to $20M+ in substation, transmission, or HV electrical infrastructure.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and management.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project cost reports and forecasts.
• Excellent client-facing communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Valid driver’s license required; regular travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical construction projects for substation and HV power system projects.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts; proactively identify and resolve deviations.
• Serve as the primary client contact for day-to-day communications; build strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and recurring reviews with internal teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
• Manage subcontracts, vendor agreements, and material procurement in coordination with procurement.
• Direct and mentor Assistant Project Managers and project support staff.
• Administer change management including identification, pricing, negotiation, and documentation of change orders.
• Review and approve project invoices, cost coding, and monthly cost reports; forecast financial performance to completion.
• Coordinate with field supervision and engineering to resolve technical issues and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety plans, company safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present project status reports, schedule updates, and financial summaries for senior management and clients.
• Prepare and manage complete project estimates for bid opportunities, including labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Budget management

Scheduling & planning

Cost control

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

DACON is seeking a Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle management of electrical construction projects in the substation and power systems portfolio. Based in Deer Park, TX, you will guide cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while contributing to competitive estimates for new high-voltage opportunities.

Responsibilities include bid development, cost control, schedule management, and coordination with field and engineering teams.