Job Opportunities

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.

Primary Function:
The Purchasing Administrator is an entry-level position that may assist in the processing of invoices, lien waivers and/or receivers, purchase orders (POs) and compiling vendor lists for the bid process.  Assignments are closely supervised and are designed to further develop employee’s job knowledge and abilities.

The position will be based in our Houston, TX office located at 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, TX 77034 and will report to Dashiell’s Procurement Manager

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

• Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
• Learn and apply corporate standard procurement processes and procedures.
• Prepare subcontracts and follow-up to receive appropriate approvals.
• Create and process purchase orders for all project materials including the application of tax and freight charges as necessary.
• Compile vendor lists based on project bill of materials for both materials and subcontracts for use in the bid process.
• Process invoices daily and code with appropriate job and PO numbers for subcontracts and/or materials.
• Confirm that invoices possess the correct pricing, research any discrepancies and contact vendors to work through any issues.
• Collect and organize receivers and/or lien waivers from job sites, match to appropriate invoice or subcontract and collect signatures for payment authorizations.
• Interact with Project Managers, Construction Managers, other Purchasing Department team members and the Accounting Department to ensure that all invoices and subcontracts are processed correctly and at the appropriate time.
• Maintain electronic files for all jobs.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience
A High School Diploma, or equivalent, is required. Associate degree in supply chain management, accounting, or business is preferred. Prior experience in purchasing or is a plus.

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Basic understanding of how to use major office equipment.
• Experience using MS Office programs including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good organizational skills which include development of work plans and ability to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods during computer-based work.
• Ability to stand and walk intermittently throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other offices or meeting locations.

Environmental Conditions

• Primarily climate-controlled office environment.
• Occasional exposure to field or industrial environments during site visits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program. Additional benefit offerings include medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans (with FSA or HSA options), dental and vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting, among others.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship. Third-party recruiters and agencies, please do not contact us regarding this position.