Senior Project Manager

Dashiell; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dashiell is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high voltage engineering projects in industrial or utility settings. You will drive proposal efforts, manage budgets and schedule, and coordinate with clients and external entities.

Independent project management is expected, with travel as needed. The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field and at least 10 years of supervision/management experience, with strong preferences for HV project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, civil, construction science/management or related field is required.
• Ten years of experience in supervision/management of budgets and work groups is required.
• Experience in managing high voltage projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, cash flow forecast, and 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.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Technical writing

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

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. 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.

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.