Dashiell Corporation · 12 hours ago
Director of Project Management
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expDashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services, is a leading national provider of technical and construction services supporting critical electric infrastructure. In the Director of Project Management role, you will lead and improve the project management function across the EPC portfolio, ensuring project execution, customer satisfaction, and effective collaboration with various teams.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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
Benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
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
401(k) plan with immediate vesting
Company
Dashiell Corporation
Dashiell Corporation engages in the design, construction, testing, and maintenance of high and medium voltage electrical systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russell (Rusty) Bay, CPA
Vice President and CFO
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