Engineer Project Manager

Dashiell; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Health insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Dashiell is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support the Engineering Department in Dallas, TX. The role reports to the Supervising Project Manager and focuses on coordinating engineering cost schedules, procurement, and subcontractor management for high voltage substation and transmission projects.

You will develop dashboards, track progress, analyze variances, and ensure project data accuracy for efficient execution within scope and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of project management experience in engineering.
• Experience with high voltage projects preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support EPC engineering execution controls including forecasting and progress reporting.
• Coordinate procurement and manage subcontractors for high voltage projects.
• Maintain and publish weekly performance dashboards.
• Lead status reviews and ensure audit-ready project data.
• Track labor and cashflow forecasts and coordinate reforecasts.
• Manage change orders through approval and cost updates.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Outlook

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 Dallas, TX office located at 1301 Solana Blvd Bldg 2 STE 2500 Westlake, TX 76262 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.

How You Will Make an Impact

• 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.

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.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.