Assistant Project Manager

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 Assistant Project Manager is a developing project management professional who supports the execution of medium- and high-voltage electrical substation, transmission line, and distribution line construction projects in industrial and utility settings. Working under direct supervision of a Project Manager, the Assistant Project Manager assists with project administration, subcontract and purchase order support, and coordination between project team members, subcontractors, and vendors within a defined commitment authority. The position will be based in our Dallas, Texas office located at 1301 Solana Drive BLDG 2 STE 2500, Westlake, TX 76262 and will report to Dashiell's Project Manager.

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

• Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day administration of assigned projects, including documentation, filing, and tracking of project records.
• Support the creation and issuance of subcontracts and material purchase orders within assigned commitment authority; route items exceeding authority to the Project Manager for approval.
• Assist in monitoring project schedules, budgets, and change orders; flag variances or areas of concern to the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with Construction Management, Purchasing, and Engineering to confirm material requirements, delivery schedules, and drawing status.
• Support preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports, meeting notes, and client correspondence under the Project Manager's direction.
• Assist with tracking of subcontractor and vendor invoices, coding, and approval routing in coordination with Accounting.
• Help maintain project files, bill-of-materials tracking, and change order logs in accordance with Dashiell's project management process.
• Attend project meetings, take notes, and follow up on assigned action items.
• Learn and apply Dashiell's project management process, including project award, drawing requirements, accounting, and procurement procedures.
• Support project closeout activities, including collection of completion documentation and bill-of-materials reconciliation.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact 

• Free up Project Manager capacity for higher-level project leadership by handling administrative and coordination tasks with accuracy and reliability.
• Support on-time, on-budget project delivery by helping track schedules, purchase orders, and change orders before issues escalate.
• Build a strong foundation in Dashiell's project management process that prepares the incumbent for advancement to Project Manager.
• Contribute to accurate project reporting and documentation that supports informed decision-making by project and senior leadership.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field required; equivalent professional experience of 4 or more years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic understanding of construction project workflows, purchase orders, and subcontract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and take direction from the Project Manager.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred

• Minimum 1 year of experience in construction, project coordination, or a related support role; internship or co-op experience in an EPC or construction environment may be considered.
• Experience with project management or cost control software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with high-voltage substation, transmission, or distribution construction.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

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.

• Combination of climate-controlled office work and outdoor construction environments.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and industrial conditions during site visits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.