Senior Project Manager

Primary Function

The Senior Project Manager provides senior-level leadership for Dacon’s most complex and high-value electrical construction projects within the substation and power systems portfolio. In addition to managing a portfolio of projects, the Senior Project Manager leads estimating on major bid pursuits, serves as a technical resource and mentor for the project management team, contributes to business development activities, and drives continuous improvement in project delivery and estimating practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of large, complex electrical construction projects — including greenfield and modification substations up to 500 kV, cable systems, and high-voltage power infrastructure — from award through final closeout.
• Establish project execution strategies, staffing plans, procurement plans, and risk management frameworks at project inception.
• Serve as senior client relationship manager for major accounts; lead client meetings, negotiations, and project reviews at the executive level.
• Oversee project financial performance across a portfolio, including budget management, cost forecasting, and margin optimization.
• Direct, coach, and mentor Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers; provide guidance on complex project challenges and professional development.
• Lead contract administration including change order negotiation, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution.
• Partner with business development teams on proposal development, bid strategies, and contract review for new opportunities.
• Champion implementation of project management best practices, tools, and standards across the Dacon project management organization.
• Ensure full compliance with all contractual, regulatory, and safety requirements across managed projects.
• Identify and escalate project risks to senior leadership; develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Represent Dacon at client, industry, and community events as appropriate.
• Lead estimating efforts for large and complex bid opportunities, including major substation projects, transmission work, and high-voltage power construction pursuits.
• Establish estimating standards, templates, and review processes to drive consistency and accuracy across the project management and estimating teams.
• Review and approve final estimates and proposals prior to submission; ensure alignment between estimate assumptions and contractual risk.
• Collaborate with business development and executive leadership on bid/no-bid decisions, competitive positioning, and pursuit strategy for significant opportunities.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead delivery of Dacon’s largest and most strategic projects, directly driving company revenue, profitability, and client retention.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships that generate repeat business and support Dacon’s growth objectives.
• Elevate the capability of the project management team through active mentorship, coaching, and development of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
• Strengthen organizational project delivery standards by identifying and implementing process improvements across the project management function.
• Drive business growth by leading estimating on major bid pursuits and ensuring Dacon submits competitive, accurate proposals for high-value electrical construction opportunities.
• Model and reinforce Dacon’s safety-first culture at the highest organizational level, setting the standard for safety leadership on all projects.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year-for-year basis (4 years = Bachelor’s equivalent); Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in electrical construction, substation construction, or high-voltage power construction.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing projects of $20M or greater in substation, transmission, or high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience leading estimating efforts for large, complex high-voltage or power construction bid opportunities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
• Deep knowledge of substation construction methods and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project; experience with Procore or equivalent construction management platforms.
• Experience in contract negotiation, claims management, and complex change order administration.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor project management staff.
• Excellent executive-level presentation, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Valid driver’s license required; regular travel to project sites and client offices required.