Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager (APM) Job Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, Texas 77034 Primary Function: Responsible for assisting the Project Managers and Sales Professionals in the development, planning, execution, and monitoring of projects focused on the turnkey construction of high voltage electrical substations, transmission lines and distribution lines. Duties & Responsibilities Work with the Project Manager for the review of the cost, schedule, safety, quality, and completion of construction projects Coordinate work with Purchasing to insure that requested material is expedited and received as needed for the construction of a project Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and maintenance of cash flows, monthly billing, preparing and obtaining change orders for assigned projects Assist the Project Manager in the preparation and maintenance of monthly construction progress reports, re-projections, files, etc., required for the construction of a project Assist the Project Manager in the creation and maintenance of schedules and other work as needed for support of the project Assist with the development of project estimates and pricing Assist the sales organization in preparation of proposals or in support of customer sales calls Resolve inter-group conflicts, project conflicts and delays as required to meet project construction goals Work effectively with all divisions including Dacon, Field Service, Engineering, and Sales Minimum Qualifications / Experience Demonstrated understanding of substations, substation control and transmission systems is strongly preferred Understand financial aspects of project controls Interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, organizational ability and leadership talent Able to effectively communicate with internal and external customers from a project or sales perspective Ability to negotiate and influence key decision makers Technical writing skills with an understanding of business management concepts Computer proficient: familiar with Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint Microsoft Project and Primavera experience strongly preferred Willing to travel to project sites as necessary 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dashiell