Freelance Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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 www.dashiell.com
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager (APM)

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

• 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

How You Will Make an Impact

• Take ownership of cost, schedule, and quality tracking - flag risks to the Project Manager early, before they become bigger problems.

• Keep materials moving by staying ahead of Purchasing - anticipate what's needed before it becomes a bottleneck on site.

• Deliver accurate billing, change orders, and progress reports on time, so the project team can trust the numbers they're working from.

• Build realistic schedules and estimates, and step in to resolve conflicts across Dacon, Field Service, Engineering, and Sales before delays pile up.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Management or related field is required. Three years of experience in the design, construction or operations of substations and/or transmission lines is strongly preferred. Three years of experience in the supervision/management of budgets and work groups is preferred.

• 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

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer (meetings, scheduling, reporting).

• Ability to stand and walk intermittently during office or site visits.

• Ability to travel to project sites and offices as required (typically short-duration visits).

• Field / Site Visit Requirements (Occasional)

  • Ability to walk on uneven terrain, gravel, and graded surfaces typical of substation construction sites.

  • Ability to navigate active construction environments, including:

    • Stairs, ramps, temporary walkways

    • Partially completed structures

  • Ability to climb stairs or ladders to access elevated work areas or control buildings (not continuous climbing).

  • Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing , and hearing protection as needed

• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

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.