Director of Procurement

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 .

Primary Function:
The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading and continuously improving the procurement and supply chain function across the EPC portfolio with accountability for sourcing strategy supplier performance material availability cost control and risk mitigation. You will partner closely with engineering project management construction project controls and field leadership to ensure materials and services are procured efficiently competitively and in alignment with project schedules and commercial objectives.

Reporting to the Vice President of Project Management this position will be based at the corporate office at 12301 Kurland Drive Suite 400 Houston Texas.

Duties & Responsibilities
Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Lead and oversee the procurement organization across EPC projects ensuring consistent application of sourcing strategies procurement processes and supplier management practices.
• Establish clear expectations for procurement team members related to cost competitiveness schedule adherence supplier performance compliance and risk management.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project requirements market conditions and overall company objectives.
• Partner with pre-construction estimating and project management teams to support bid-phase and project startup activities including pricing validation vendor selection and long-lead material planning.
• Provide executive oversight of procurement activities for active projects including material status supplier performance cost exposure and schedule risk.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure material specifications support constructability availability standardization and lifecycle cost optimization.
• Partner with construction and field leadership to ensure procurement plans align with execution sequencing and site requirements.
• Lead supplier qualification negotiation and performance management processes including development of preferred supplier relationships.
• Manage procurement risk including supply chain disruptions market volatility long-lead items and contractual exposure.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with contractual requirements company policies and applicable regulations.
• Drive disciplined procurement execution through standardized sourcing purchasing expediting logistics and closeout processes.
• Support resolution of complex procurement issues including supplier disputes schedule delays material shortages and quality concerns.
• Champion safety quality ethics and compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Develop mentor and evaluate procurement and supply chain personnel.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and driving process system and supplier performance enhancements.
• Serve as an escalation point for internal stakeholders and suppliers on procurement-related matters.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Improve procurement efficiency predictability and transparency across the EPC portfolio.
• Protect and enhance project margins through effective sourcing strategies negotiations and risk mitigation.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and performance to support reliable project execution.
• Reduce schedule risk by proactively managing long-lead materials and supply chain constraints.
• Enable effective cross-functional collaboration between engineering project management construction and field teams.
• Increase organizational confidence in material availability and cost forecasting.
• Build a strong procurement organization by developing talent and reinforcing high-performance expectations.
• Support scalable growth by standardizing procurement processes governance and supplier strategies.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business Construction Management or a related field required.
• 10 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management within an EPC construction utility power or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement teams supporting large complex EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC project lifecycles and the integration of engineering procurement and construction activities.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies for engineered equipment materials and subcontracted services.
• Experience managing supplier negotiations contracts and long-term supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of cost drivers market dynamics and risk factors impacting electrical and construction supply chains.
• Experience partnering with project controls to manage cost forecasts commitments and material-related risks.
• Familiarity with procurement systems ERP platforms and material tracking tools.
• Ability to interpret and manage contractual requirements related to procurement flow-down terms and supplier compliance.
• Strong financial acumen including cost analysis budgeting margin protection and cash flow considerations.
• Experience supporting bid-phase and pre-construction procurement activities.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence engineering construction field services and project management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present procurement strategies risks and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability in complex fast-paced environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Highly structured and process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong sense of ownership accountability and integrity.
• Bias for action results and proactive problem-solving.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer (meetings scheduling reporting).
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently during office or site visits.
• Ability to travel to project sites and offices as required (typically short-duration visits).
• Working extended hours including weekends may be required periodically.
• 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. Employment decisions are made without regard to race religion color sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status under applicable law.

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.