Senior Project Manager

DACONthe construction business unit of Dashiell Corporation an operating company of Quanta Services (NYSE: PWR) specializes in the construction of medium- and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. DACON delivers construction services across substations and power systems supporting electric utilities power generation industrial petrochemical and renewable energy clients.

Backed by more than 60 years of experience through Dashiell DACON provides field-provenexpertisein substation construction equipment installation cable systems and energized infrastructure projects. DACON is part of a nationwide network of Quanta Services companies delivering safe reliable and high-quality electrical construction solutions. Learn more at .

Primary Function:

The Senior Project Manager provides senior-level leadership for Dacons most complex and high-value electrical construction projects within the substation and power systems addition to managing a portfolio of projects the Senior Project Manager leads estimating on major bid pursuits serves as a technical resource and mentor for the project management team contributes to business development activities and drives continuous improvement in project delivery and estimating practices. The position will be based in our Deer Park Texas officelocatedat 1300 Underwood Rd Deer Park TX 77536 and will report to Dacons Director of Project Management.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any orall ofthe following functions:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of large complex electrical construction projects including greenfield and modification substations up to 500 kV cable systems and high-voltage power infrastructure from award through final closeout.

• Establish project execution strategies staffing plans procurement plans and risk management frameworks at projectinception.

• Serve as senior client relationship manager for major accounts; lead client meetings negotiations and project reviews at the executive level.

• Oversee project financial performance across a portfolio including budget management cost forecasting and margin optimization.

• Direct coach and mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers; provide guidance on complex project challenges and professional development.

• Lead contract administration including change order negotiation claims avoidance and dispute resolution.

• Partner with business development teams on proposal development bid strategies and contract review for new opportunities.

• Champion implementation of project management best practices tools and standards across the Dacon project management organization.

• Ensure full compliance with all contractual regulatory and safety requirements across managed projects.

• Identifyand escalate project risks to senior leadership; develop and execute mitigation strategies.

• Represent Dacon at client industry and community events asappropriate.

• Lead estimating efforts for large and complex bid opportunities including major substation projects transmission work and high-voltage power construction pursuits.

• Establish estimating standards templates and review processes to drive consistency and accuracy across the project management and estimating teams.

• Review and approve final estimates and proposals prior to submission; ensure alignment between estimate assumptions and contractual risk.

• Collaborate with business development and executive leadership on bid/no-bid decisions competitive positioning andpursuitstrategy for significant opportunities.

• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead delivery of Dacons largest and most strategic projects directly driving company revenue profitability and client retention.

• Build andmaintainsenior-level client relationships that generate repeat business and support Dacons growthobjectives.

• Elevate the capability of the project management team through active mentorship coaching and development of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

• Strengthen organizational project delivery standards byidentifyingand implementing process improvements across the project management function.

• Drive business growth by leadingestimating onmajor bid pursuits and ensuring Dacon submits competitiveaccurateproposals for high-value electrical construction opportunities.

• Model and reinforce Dacons safety-first culture at the highest organizational level setting the standard for safety leadership on all projects.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year-for-year basis (4 years Bachelors equivalent);Mastersdegree preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in electrical construction substation construction or high-voltage power construction.

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing projects of $20M or greater in substation transmission or high-voltage electrical infrastructure.

• Demonstrated experience leading estimating efforts for large complex high-voltage or power construction bid opportunities.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationrequired.

• Deep knowledge of substation construction methods and high-voltage electrical systems.

• Proficiencyin Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project; experience with Procore or equivalent construction management platforms.

• Experience in contract negotiation claims management and complexchangeorder administration.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor project management staff.

• Excellent executive-level presentation communication and client relationship management skills.

• Valid drivers licenserequired; regular travel to project sites and client officesrequired.

Physical Requirements:

LEVEL 3 Hybrid (Office & Field Exposure)

Typical Roles:Project Managers Engineering Project Managers Safety Managers Directors

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during office-based work.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during field visits.

• Ability to walk on uneven terrain gravel and graded surfaces.

• Ability to navigate active construction environments including stairs ramps and temporary walkways.

• Ability tolift upto 25 pounds occasionally.

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hardhat safety glasses steel-toe boots FR clothing and hearing protection.

• Ability to travel to project sites asrequired.

Environmental Conditions

• Combination of climate-controlled office work and outdoor construction environments.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat cold wind and rain.

• Exposure tonoise dust and industrial conditions during site visits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined by Company policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dacon 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.

Daconlaboris provided through Local #66 Linemans Union in Houston TX. This includes excellent wages plus health insurance dental insurance vision insurance anda retirement fund.

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 usregardingthis position.