Project Program Director
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
The Project Program Director is the senior executive accountable for the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale, multi-project portfolio executed for a single strategic customer in the high-voltage substation sector. Serves as the primary executive interface with the customer, managing cost, schedule, scope, and risk across all active projects while fostering a long-term, trust-based relationship. Leads a dedicated program team and collaborates with regional project managers, engineering, procurement, construction, and commercial functions to unify execution under the customer portfolio. Responsible for integrated master program schedules, risk identification and mitigation, resource allocation, and governance of change management across the portfolio; provides executive-level program reporting, dashboards, and risk communication. Focuses on consistency of delivery, proactive communication, and alignment between Dashiell’s operations and the customer’s capital program objectives, driving delivery excellence and opportunities to expand scope within the customer’s program. Based in the Houston, TX office and travels to project sites as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience of 4 or more years may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in EPC project management, program management, or construction management within the energy, power delivery, or infrastructure sector, including demonstrated experience managing large-scale projects or portfolios valued at $200M or more
- Demonstrated experience managing a large-scale, multi-project portfolio—ideally for a single strategic customer under a framework or master service agreement
- Understanding of high-voltage substation EPC execution, including engineering workflows, equipment procurement, field construction sequencing, and commissioning
- Proven track record of building and sustaining executive-level customer relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and primary point of escalation
- Expertise in integrated program controls including Primavera P6 scheduling, earned value management, cost forecasting, and risk management methodologies
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to represent Dashiell credibly at the customer’s executive level
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing contract compliance, change order negotiations, and claims readiness across large portfolios
- Demonstrated people leadership skills with experience managing and developing professional teams in a project-driven environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and digital collaboration and reporting platforms
- Regular travel to project sites and customer facilities required; must maintain a valid driver’s license
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