Senior Construction 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 Senior Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one or more large or complex high-voltage electrical installation projects from pre-construction through project completion, serving as the primary escalation point for construction issues across assigned projects. Assignments typically include managing project safety, material handling, quality, schedule, estimates, cost control, field personnel, and subcontracts, as well as providing leadership and mentorship to Construction Managers and Assistant Construction Managers.

The position will be project-based reporting through our Houston, Texas office. Travel to assigned project sites is required with this role reporting to Dashiell’s Regional Field Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities across one or more large or complex high-voltage electrical installation projects, serving as the primary escalation point for construction-related issues.
• Direct project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and the establishment of critical project objectives across assigned projects.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance guidance to Construction Managers and Assistant Construction Managers assigned to the project(s).
• Coordinate with the Purchasing department to ensure that requested materials are expedited and received per project schedules across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate with onsite subcontractors to receive and inventory material.
• Develop and manage senior-level client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for project executive stakeholders.
• Develop and manage strategic subcontractor relationships, leveraging extensive experience in the Electric Power Industry to secure favorable terms and performance.
• Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with project requirements across assigned projects.
• Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports, forecasting, and status reports, to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Engineering and project leadership to resolve complex design changes in the field.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Protects schedule, budget, and quality across multiple high-voltage electrical installation projects by serving as the senior escalation point for construction issues.
• Elevates Dashiell’s standing with senior client stakeholders through proactive relationship management on the Company’s largest and most complex engagements.
• Develops the next generation of Construction Managers and Assistant Construction Managers through structured mentorship and performance coaching.
• Strengthens subcontractor and vendor…