Engineer Project Manager

Dashiell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee assistance

Job summary

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support project management and control activities within the Engineering Department in Chicago, IL. The role will help ensure projects are executed efficiently, on schedule, and within scope.

Based in our Chicago office at 720 E. Butterfield Road, you will coordinate engineering deliverables (IFA/IFC), manage procurement readiness, and track cost and schedule against baselines while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or other related fields.
• Three years of project management experience supporting engineering projects is required.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is required.
• Prior project controls experience is required.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to accurately complete order entries, research for proposals, and complete reports as needed.
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, ideas, and facts to a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment to meet all deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office including, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support EPC engineering execution controls, including forecasting, deliverables tracking, procurement readiness, change order management, and weekly performance reporting.
• Collect, maintain, and validate FTE and cashflow forecasts; analyze trends vs. historical actuals and coordinate reforecasts with stakeholders.
• Partner with Project Controls and Accounting to ensure alignment of labor coding, accruals, and financial forecasts.
• Maintain and track engineering deliverables (IFA/IFC), including baseline dates, progress, approvals, and dependencies; escalate risks to key milestones.
• Track procurement readiness by monitoring requisition schedules and verifying engineering inputs are complete and on time; coordinate resolution of gaps.
• Initiate, document, and track change orders through approval, ensuring accurate records and alignment with project scope, schedule, and cost updates.
• Develop and publish weekly performance dashboards; track planned vs. actual progress, identify variances, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead or support status reviews, maintain action logs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project data and documentation are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Project management experience

High voltage projects

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritization

Cost control

Forecasting

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. We serve electric utilities, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy markets with integrated capabilities spanning planning and system studies, engineering and design, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC delivery.

With more than 60 years of experience executing large, complex projects, Dashiell specializes in medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure and delivers safe, reliable solutions across the full project lifecycle. Backed by the scale, resources, and safety culture of Quanta Services, Dashiell partners with clients to build and maintain the infrastructure that powers communities and economies. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function

The Engineering Project Manager provides support for project management and control activities within the Engineering Department, working under the guidance of the Project Manager to help ensure projects are executed efficiently, on schedule and within scope.

The position will be based in our Chicago, IL office located at 720 E. Butterfield Road STE 200 Lombard, IL 60148 and will report to Dashiell’s Supervising Project Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for facilitating the creation of engineering cost schedules, coordinating procurement and managing subcontractors for high voltage substation and transmission line projects while ensuring resource management and cost accounting initiatives.

• Support EPC engineering execution controls, including forecasting, deliverables tracking, procurement readiness, change order management, and weekly performance reporting.
• Collect, maintain, and validate FTE and cashflow forecasts; analyze trends vs. historical actuals and coordinate reforecasts with stakeholders.
• Partner with Project Controls and Accounting to ensure alignment of labor coding, accruals, and financial forecasts.
• Maintain and track engineering deliverables (IFA/IFC), including baseline dates, progress, approvals, and dependencies; escalate risks to key milestones.
• Track procurement readiness by monitoring requisition schedules and verifying engineering inputs are complete and on time; coordinate resolution of gaps.
• Initiate, document, and track change orders through approval, ensuring accurate records and alignment with project scope, schedule, and cost updates.
• Develop and publish weekly performance dashboards; track planned vs. actual progress, identify variances, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead or support status reviews, maintain action logs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project data and documentation are accurate, current, and audit-ready.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Improve forecast accuracy by validating FTE and cashflow projections, identifying variances, and driving timely reforecasts aligned with actual performance.
• Strengthen financial transparency by ensuring alignment between forecasts, labor coding, and accruals in coordination with Project Controls and Accounting.
• Increase schedule reliability by proactively managing engineering deliverables (IFA/IFC) and escalating risks to key milestones before they impact execution.
• Enable on-time procurement by ensuring requisition readiness, validating engineering inputs, and resolving gaps that could delay material releases.
• Drive accountability and performance by publishing weekly dashboards, tracking planned vs. actual progress, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Enhance overall project execution by maintaining accurate, audit-ready data and coordinating cross-functional efforts to support informed, timely decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or other related fields. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

• Three years of project management experience supporting engineering projects is required. Experience in high voltage engineering projects is preferred.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is required.
• Prior project controls experience is required.
• Demonstrate attention to detail to accurately complete order entries, research for proposals, and complete reports as needed.
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, ideas, and facts to a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment to meet all deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office including, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Compensation / Benefits

Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 yearly. The compensation range for this position is compliant with all local and state regulations and is based on several factors such as work experience, education, qualifications, and internal and external market factors. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and discretionary bonus.

Benefits:

• PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA
• Dental and vision insurance
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee)
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional benefits and wellness programs