Project Manager

Dashiell Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell Corporation is seeking a Project Manager in Austin, TX to lead turnkey high voltage substations and transmission/ distribution projects. You will oversee scope, schedule, safety, and budget, coordinating with purchasing and multiple project teams from initiation to completion.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering, 10+ years in relevant fields, and a strong track record in budgets and group leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or equivalent is required.
• Professional Registration is preferred.
• 10 years experience in the design, construction, or operations of substations and/or transmission lines is required.
• 10 years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the cost, schedule, safety, quality and completion of construction projects.
• Coordinate work with Purchasing to ensure expedited material for construction projects.
• Manage multiple project teams.
• Prepare and maintain cash flows, monthly billing, and change orders for assigned projects.
• Prepare and maintain monthly construction progress reports and re-projections.

Skills

Substations knowledge

Financial project control

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Registration preferred

Job description

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

Project Manager

Job Location

11501 Burnet Rd , Austin, TX 78758

Primary Function

Responsible for 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

• Accountable for the cost, schedule, safety, quality and completion of construction projects
• Coordinate work with Purchasing to ensure that requested material is expedited and received as needed for the construction of a project.
• Manage multiple project teams.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of cash flows, monthly billing, preparing and obtaining change orders for assigned projects.
• Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of monthly construction progress reports, re-projections, files, etc, required for the construction of a project.
• Resolve inter-group conflicts, project conflicts and delays as required to meet project construction goals.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Civil Engineering, or equivalent is required. Professional Registration is preferred. 10 years experience in the design, construction, or operations of substations and/or transmission lines is required. 10 years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is strongly preferred.

Possess Skills In The Following Areas

• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems.
• Understand financial aspects of project control.
• Interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, organizational ability and leadership talent.
• Experience with MS Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Working in a team environment.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers.
• Willing to travel to project sites as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

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 & Compensation

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!

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