Project Manager

Dashiell; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement fund

Job summary

DACON, the construction business unit of Dashiell Corporation, seeks a Project Manager for our Fresno, CA office to lead electrical construction projects within the substation and power systems portfolio. You will manage full lifecycle projects, estimate opportunities, and maintain client relationships, reporting to the Director of Project Management.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure safety and quality, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery while developing accurate estimates

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 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 medium- to high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with project estimating for high-voltage or power construction projects preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and management.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; 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; regular travel to project sites required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical construction projects for substation and medium- to high-voltage power system projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts; identify and resolve schedule and cost deviations.
• Serve as primary client contact for day-to-day communications and manage client relationships.
• Lead project kickoff meetings and periodic reviews with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Manage subcontracts, vendor agreements, and material procurement with the procurement team.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and project support staff.
• Administer change management including pricing and documentation of change orders.
• Review and approve invoices, cost reporting, and forecast financial performance.
• Coordinate with field supervision and engineering to resolve technical issues and maintain quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety plans and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present project status reports, schedules, and financial summaries for senior management and clients.
• Prepare and manage complete project estimates for bid opportunities including labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs.
• Lead pre-bid site walks and bid strategy discussions; coordinate subcontractor solicitations.
• Review and validate estimate assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications; participate in bid approval.
• Handoff from estimate to execution with clear cost assumptions and scope.
• Perform special projects as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Scheduling

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Communication

Reading drawings

Travel readiness

Education

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

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

DACON,the construction business unit of Dashiell Corporation, an operating company of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR), specializes in the construction of medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. DACON delivers construction services across substations and power systems, supporting electric utilities, power generation, industrial, petrochemical, and renewable energy clients.

Backed by more than 60 years of experience through Dashiell, DACON provides field-provenexpertisein substation construction, equipment installation, cable systems, and energized infrastructure projects. DACON is part of a nationwide network of Quanta Services companies delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical construction solutions. Learn more at www.dashiell.com.

Primary Function :

The Project Manageris responsible forthe full lifecycle management of electrical construction projects within DACON’s substation and power systems portfolio, including active participation in project estimating and bid development. The Project Manager leads cross-functional project teams, manages client relationships, and ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget, while contributing to competitive andaccurateestimates for new high-voltage and power construction opportunities. The position will be based in our Fresno, CAoffice and will report to Dacon’s Director of Project Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of electrical construction projects — including planning, procurement, execution, and closeout — for substation and medium- to high-voltage power system projects.

• Develop andmaintaincomprehensive project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts; proactivelyidentifyand resolve schedule and cost deviations.

• Serve as the primary client contact for day-to-day project communications; build andmaintainstrong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead project kickoff meetings and recurring project review meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders.

• Manage subcontracts, vendor agreements, and material procurement in coordination with the procurement team.

• Direct and mentor Assistant Project Managers and project support staff assigned to projects.

• Administer the project change management process including identification, pricing, negotiation, and documentation of change orders.

• Review and approve project invoices, cost coding, and monthly cost reports; forecast project financial performance through completion.

• Coordinate with field supervision and engineering to resolve technical issues andmaintainproject quality standards.

• Ensure full compliance with project safety plans, Dacon’s safety standards, and applicable 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 assigned bid opportunities, including labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment costs for substation and medium- to high-voltage electrical construction projects.

• Lead pre-bid site walks and bid strategy discussions; coordinate subcontractor and vendor solicitations to support competitive andaccurateestimates.

• Review andvalidateestimate assumptions, exclusions, and clarifications;participatein the bid review and approval process prior to proposal submission.

• Support the handoff from estimate to execution by clearly communicating cost assumptions,scopeinclusions/exclusions, and risk items to the project delivery team.

• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Drive safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of electrical construction projects, directly contributing to Dacon’s revenue and profitability.

• Strengthen client relationships through proactive communication, issue resolution, and consistent delivery of project commitments.

• Develop and mentor junior project management staff, building organizational capacity and supporting career growth within the team.

• Protect project financial health bymaintainingrigorous cost controls and actively managing the change order process.

• Contribute to business growth by developingaccurate, competitive estimates that support successful bids on high-voltage and power construction projects.

• Advance Dacon’s safety culture by championing compliance with safety plans and modeling leadership behaviors in the field.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year-for-year basis (4 years = Bachelor’s equivalent).

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in electrical construction, substation construction, or power systems.

• Demonstrated experience managing projects from $2M to $20M+ in substation, transmission, or medium- to high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

• Experience with project estimating for high-voltage or power construction projects preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

• Proficiencyin Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and management.

• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite; 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 licenserequired; regular travel to project sitesrequired.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during office-based work.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field visits.

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, and graded surfaces.

• Ability to navigate active construction environments including stairs, ramps, and temporary walkways.

• Ability tolift upto 25 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, and hearing protection.

• Ability to travel to project sites asrequired.

Environmental Conditions

• Combination of climate-controlled office work and outdoor construction environments.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.

• Exposure tonoise, dust, and industrial conditions during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dacon 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.

Daconlaboris provided through Local #66 Lineman’s Union in Houston, TX. This includes excellent wages, plus health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, anda retirement fund.

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.