Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Project Leader 1)

M.C. Dean; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Data Center Security Installation Project Manager to join our Security and Electronic Systems unit in Austin.

You will oversee large data-center electronic security installation projects, coordinating with engineers, clients, and contractors to deliver on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of PM experience in construction and multi-discipline environments (Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, Instrumentation) with strong leadership and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree.
• Experience supervising Construction Project Managers and performing PM duties on construction projects.
• Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects.
• Experience with up-front project involvement with engineering firms, the client, and General Contractors.
• Proven track record of successful projects across multi-discipline scopes (Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, Instrumentation).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and think strategically.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall administration and implementation of large data center electronic security installation projects.
• Focus on on-time project completion and financial management.
• Coordinate project kick-off meetings and PKOM.
• Forecast cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Order materials, tools, and equipment; prepare price proposals and change orders.
• Prepare monthly reports analyzing budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
• Identify cost-saving and quality-improvement opportunities; apply best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate with the general contractor and other trades.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical/CS/CE/Math/Physics with 7+ years or 5+ with MS

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 (Project Leader 1) 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.

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 Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree

Requirements:

• Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
• Maintain operational and administrative control for construction projects Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
• Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms,the client, and General Contractors.
• Proven track record of successful projects. Has Managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
• Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds.
• Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Can facilitate change and communicate effectively.
• Able to think abstractly, in both short and long term planning.

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.