Senior Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance

Medical coverage through PPO

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Job summary

Dashiell, a leading provider of electrical infrastructure services, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high voltage engineering projects in industrial or utility settings, guiding proposals and managing projects end-to-end.

The role requires coordinating with clients, internal teams and subcontractors, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, scope and risk, and delivering reports and invoicing with precision. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Ten years of supervision/management of budgets and work groups.
• Experience managing high voltage projects preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of substations and transmission systems preferred.
• Proficient in project controls and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution for high voltage engineering projects in industrial or utility settings.
• Drive project planning, budgeting, and objectives, and manage through close-out.
• Coordinate between clients and external entities and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Prepare and review internal and external project reports including budgets and cash flow.
• Oversee invoicing process and contracting with suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Budget management

Negotiation

Technical writing

MS Project

Primavera

Communication

Travel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Microsoft Office Suite

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 Senior Project Manager leads the development and execution for high voltage engineering projects in industrial or utility settings, playing a key role in the proposal effort and managing the project through close-out. This role directs coordination between clients and other external entities, driving project planning, budgeting and establishing critical project objectives. Project assignments are expected to be managed independently.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Participate in the project proposal and bid process in conjunction with the Sales department
• Negotiate, approve and execute prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
• Review, evaluate and implement project specifications, drawing releases and design changes
• Communicate project status, risks, schedule and costs to all internal and external stakeholders
• Develop, review and approve internal and external project reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports
• Routinely present project updates to senior management
• Lead multi-discipline project team in support of assigned project
• Direct and oversee the subcontract bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for Supplier and Subcontract contracts.
• Develop, implement, execute and oversee Prime Contract and Subcontractor invoicing process
• Direct the securing of applicable project permits
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management or related field is required. Ten years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is required. Experience in managing high voltage projects is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems is strongly preferred
• Understand financial aspects of project controls
• Ability to negotiate and influence key decision makers
• Technical writing skills with an understanding of business management concepts
• Proficient in cost control or project management software such as Microsoft Project and Primavera
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• 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. 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.

• company-paid life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• an employee assistance program
• medical coverage through a traditional PPO
• one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options)
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• supplemental life insurance
• short-term disability
• critical illness insurance
• group accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting

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.