Learning & Development Leader | Leadership & Strategy

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 Manager, Learning & Development is responsible for building and leading Dashiell's learning ecosystem, partnering with business leaders and HR Business Partners to assess organizational training needs and translate them into effective programs that develop employees, managers, and leaders. This role serves as the primary owner of the Company’s learning management system and will architect and expand Dashiell's enterprise‑wide training strategy.

The position will be based in our Houston, TX office and will report to Dashiell's VP, Human Resources.

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

• Assume ownership of the learning management system, optimize content organization, user management, reporting, and compliance tracking to maximize platform value and user adoption.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, business unit leaders, and senior management to conduct training needs assessments and develop a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with Dashiell's growth objectives.
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging training programs, curricula, and learning experiences across a variety of modalities, including instructor‑led, virtual, and e‑learning formats.
• Build and manage Dashiell's leadership development programming, equipping managers and emerging leaders with the skills needed to lead effectively in a growing, complex organization.
• Manage the compliance training calendar, ensuring all required training is current, tracked, and completed across the organization.
• Curate and manage relationships with external training vendors and content providers; evaluate and recommend resources that complement internally developed programming.
• Establish metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and business impact of learning programs; report results to HR leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support onboarding program development in partnership with People Operations, ensuring new employees are set up for success from day one.
• Develop and manage the L&D function budget, ensuring programs are delivered efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

• Build the foundation of a scalable learning culture at Dashiell, one that supports the development of every employee from craft labor to senior leadership.
• Directly address Dashiell's immediate need for organized, strategic training by bringing structure and intentionality to how the organization learns and grows.
• Enable managers to become better leaders — reducing turnover, increasing engagement, and improving team performance across all business units.
• Ensure Dashiell remains compliant with required training obligations across a growing, multi‑state workforce.
• Position L&D as a competitive differentiator in attracting and retaining talent as the company scales.

Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Human Resources, Education, or a related field required; equivalent work experience (4 years) will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in learning and development, organizational development, or a related HR function.
• Demonstrated experience administering a…