Director of Project Management

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:

In this Director of Project Management role you will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the project management function across the EPC portfolio with accountability for project execution customer satisfaction schedule adherence cost performance and margin realization. You will partner closely with engineering construction project controls supply chain and field leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely predictably and profitably. Reporting to the Vice President of Project Management this role will be based at the corporate office at 1750 West 11400 South South Jordan UT.

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

• Lead and oversee the project management organization across EPC projects ensuring consistent application of project management standards tools and best practices.
• Establish clear expectations for project managers related to scope management cost control schedule performance risk management and customer communication.
• Partner with pre-construction estimating and commercial teams to support effective project handoff including scope clarity risk transfer and baseline alignment.
• Provide executive oversight of active projects including review of cost schedule risk and forecast performance.
• Drive disciplined project execution through standardized project startup execution monitoring and closeout processes.
• Support resolution of complex project issues including scope changes customer disputes schedule challenges and execution risks.
• Collaborate with construction and field leadership to ensure alignment between project plans and field execution.
• Partner with supply chain to support procurement strategies vendor performance and material availability.
• Ensure effective change management practices are applied consistently across projects to protect commercial and contractual positions.
• Champion safety quality and compliance as foundational elements of project execution.
• Develop mentor and evaluate project managers and project leadership personnel.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and driving process enhancements across the project lifecycle.
• Serve as an escalation point for customers and internal stakeholders on project-related matters.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Improve project execution consistency and predictability across the EPC portfolio.
• Protect and enhance margins through disciplined project management and risk mitigation.
• Strengthen customer relationships through proactive communication and reliable delivery.
• Enable effective cross-functional collaboration between engineering construction supply chain and project controls.
• Increase organizational confidence in project outcomes through transparent reporting and accountability.
• Build a strong project management bench by developing talent and reinforcing high-performance expectations.
• Support scalable growth by standardizing project management processes and governance.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Business or a related field required.

• 10 years of experience in project management within an EPC environment (utility power industrial or similar).
• Demonstrated experience leading project management teams responsible for large complex EPC projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC contract structures risk allocation and execution drivers.
• Proven ability to manage EPC projects across engineering procurement construction and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of cost schedule and risk management principles.
• Experience partnering with project controls to manage forecasts performance metrics and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with project management systems reporting tools and performance dashboards.
• Ability to interpret and manage contract requirements scope definitions and change management processes.
• Strong understanding of project financial performance including cost forecasting margin management and cash flow.
• Experience managing customer relationships and representing the company in high-stakes project discussions.
• Ability to balance customer expectations with contractual and commercial realities.
• Proven ability to lead develop and retain high-performing project management teams.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to influence engineering construction field services and supply chain.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present project performance risks and recommendations to senior leadership and customers.
• 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).
• Field / Site Visit Requirements (Occasional)
  • Ability to walk on uneven terrain gravel and graded surfaces typical of substation construction sites.
  • Ability to navigate active construction environments including:
    • stairs ramps temporary walkways
    • partially completed structures
  • Ability to climb stairs or ladders to access elevated work areas or control buildings (not continuous climbing).
  • Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat safety glasses steel-toe boots FR clothing and hearing protection as needed
• 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.