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.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

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. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.