Sourcing Supervisor

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 Sourcing SupervisorPreconstruction leads and develops the team of Sourcing Specialists responsible for early procurement strategy during the bid phase of EPC projects. This role sets sourcing priorities partners with estimating engineering and project management leadership and ensures the team delivers accurate market intelligence competitive material pricing and proactive supply chain risk mitigation during the bid and preconstruction phases.

The position is responsible for overseeing the sourcing lifecycle during preconstruction from supplier engagement and bid development through proposal evaluation while coaching staff standardizing processes and ensuring cost-effective schedule-aligned and technically compliant solutions across multiple pursuits. The position will be based in our Houston Texas office located at 12301 Kurland Drive STE 400 Houston TX 77034 and will report to Dashiells Director of Procurement.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Supervise mentor and develop a team of Sourcing Specialists; assign work set priorities and manage performance across concurrent pursuits.
• Oversee the issuance and management of RFPs/RFQs and review the teams analysis of vendor quotes and commercial proposals.
• Direct sourcing support to estimating and bid development ensuring current market data informs proposals.
• Ensure client RFPs engineering deliverables and project specifications are reviewed to define scope and identify gaps.
• Identify and track long-lead high-risk and constrained materials.
• Engage suppliers early to validate pricing availability and lead times.
• Evaluate supplier proposals for compliance with project requirements (e.g. Buy America MBE/WBE).
• Monitor and communicate market trends pricing fluctuations and supply chain risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with preferred and qualified suppliers.
• Support transition from preconstruction to project execution teams as needed.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Strengthen the competitiveness of Dashiells proposals by ensuring pursuit teams receive accurate current material pricing and market intelligence during the bid phase.
• Reduce project risk before award by proactively identifying long-lead constrained and high-risk materials and developing early mitigation strategies.
• Elevate team capability and consistency by coaching Sourcing Specialists standardizing sourcing processes and setting clear priorities across concurrent pursuits.
• Enable a smooth handoff from preconstruction to execution by aligning sourcing strategy with project schedule budget and technical requirements.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Construction Management or a related field (4 years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Minimum 6 years of relevant procurement sourcing or supply chain experience preferably within the EPC construction or industrial industries.
• Minimum 1 year of prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop a team.
• Proven negotiation skills and working knowledge of contract and sourcing fundamentals.
• Strong organizational skills including development of work plans and the ability to manage multiple priorities and staff.
• Ability to identify problems provide solutions and make sound decisions under deadline pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Driving is not required for this position.

Preferred

• Experience sourcing electrical construction materials equipment or subcontract services.
• Familiarity with preconstruction estimating or bid development processes in an EPC environment.
• Experience with ERP or procurement/sourcing systems.

Physical Requirements:

LEVEL 2 Office Professional (Light Mobility)

Typical Roles: Engineering Design Procurement Corporate Managers

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

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.