Assistant Project Manager

Dashiell•Salt Lake City, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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-proven expertise in 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 Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of electrical construction projects within DACON’s substation and power systems portfolio. Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, the Assistant Project Manager develops foundational project management and estimating skills while contributing directly to project delivery across the full lifecycle — from pre-construction planning and bid support through project closeout. The position will be based in our Salt Lake City, UT office located at 1750 West 11400 South STE 130 South Jordan, UT 84095 and will report to Dacon’s Vice President of Project Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant field experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year-for-year basis (4 years = Bachelor’s equivalent).
Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination, construction administration, or field engineering, preferably in electrical construction or power systems.
Familiarity with substation construction or medium- to high-voltage electrical systems preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project); experience with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, or similar) preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Valid driver’s license required; position requires periodic travel to project sites.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with substation construction or medium- to high-voltage electrical systems preferred.
Experience with project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, or similar) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and cost reports for substation and medium- to high-voltage electrical construction projects.
Support project managers in coordinating subcontracts, purchase orders, and materials procurement activities.
Monitor project progress against established milestones; identify and report schedule or budget variances to the Project Manager.
Prepare and distribute project documentation including meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and daily reports.
Coordinate with field supervision, engineering, procurement, and client representatives to facilitate timely project execution.
Support the development and tracking of project change orders; maintain accurate change management logs.
Assist with project invoicing, cost coding, and review of labor and material costs against project budgets.
Participate in project safety planning activities and promote adherence to Dacon’s safety culture on all projects.
Assist in preparation of project status reports and presentations for internal and client stakeholders.
Support the estimating team in preparing quantity take-offs, material lists, and subcontractor scope packages for high-voltage and power construction bid projects.
Assist with the assembly and organization of estimate supporting documentation including drawings, specifications, and vendor quotes.
Participate in pre-bid site walks and assist in identifying constructability considerations for inclusion in project estimates.
Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.