Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Deputy Project Leader)

M.C. Dean; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Open communication

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Deputy Project Leader) to lead large data center security installations at a Ft. Wayne, Indiana construction site.

You will drive budgeting, scheduling, subcontract coordination, and safety compliance on complex electronic security systems. Ideal candidates have a BS in Engineering with 5+ years in electrical or construction contracting, CPM scheduling experience, and strong written and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with electrical or construction contracting; projects ranging from $500k to $10M.
• Experience with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience with CPM Scheduling.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills; ability to plan and organize activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall financial management of the project(s).
• Coordinate and run a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
• Forecast cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Order materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare monthly reports analyzing budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
• Identify opportunities for cost-saving measures and quality improvements.
• Ensure safety regulations are adhered to and coordinate with the general contractor and other trades.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Problem solving

MS Office

Blue Beam

PDF

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Engineering (EE or Industry related)

Tools

Primavera P6

Accubid Estimating

Blue Beam

MS Office Suite

PDF Readers

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Deputy Project Leader) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of SES Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

A Data Center Security Installation Project Manager is responsible for overall administration, organization, and implementation of large data center electronic security installation projects.

The data center is located in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

*Work is at a data center construction site. Position is located at the construction project site*

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

• Responsible for the overall financial management of the project(s).
• Responsible for on-time project completion.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Ordering materials, tools, and equipment.
• Preparing price proposals and change orders.
• Prepare monthly reports analyzing the budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
• Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
• Coordination with the general contractor and other trades.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.

Experience:

• Related Construction experience with five years' working for an electrical or construction contractor.
• Experience working on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience with CPM Scheduling
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on projects.
• Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem owner/solver.
• Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
• Proficiency with Computers including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.

Preferred Skill set:

• Accubid Estimating (Or equivalent) directly related to Electrical Installations.
• Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling Experience and proficiency (or equivalent).
• Ability and Willingness to Travel to project locations as needed.

What we offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.