Senior Project Manager

Dashiell • The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

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. Job Title: Senior Project Manager Job Location: 1575 Sawdust Rd STE 300, The Woodlands, TX 77380 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing high voltage projects is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems 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, 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

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior