Senior Project Manager

Dashiell

• $100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, or related field required.
  • 10 years of experience managing budgets and work groups needed.
  • Experience managing high voltage projects strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of substations and transmission systems is a plus.
  • Proficiency in project management software like Microsoft Project and Primavera is essential.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills required.
  • Strong written communication abilities and business management knowledge necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project development and execution for high voltage engineering projects.
  • Participate in project proposal and bid processes alongside the Sales department.
  • Negotiate and execute contracts, change orders, and subcontracts.
  • Review and implement project specs and design changes effectively.
  • Communicate project status, risks, schedules, and costs to stakeholders.
  • Develop and approve project reports, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
  • Lead multi-discipline teams to support projects and oversee subcontract bid processes.

Benefits

  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance provided at no cost to employees.
  • Employee assistance plan included in benefits package.
  • Choice of traditional PPO or HDHP health insurance options with FSA or HSA.
  • Dental and vision coverage available.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting benefits.
  • Competitive compensation package and additional insurance options including critical illness and accident insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Location: 11000 Regency Pkwy STE 107, Cary, NC 27518

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 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. No third-party recruiters, please.

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