Deputy Project Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc in Monroe, Louisiana is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to assist in managing large electrical construction projects valued at $100+ million. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing change orders, and planning project completion.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and has over 5 years of construction experience, particularly with electrical systems. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency with relevant software tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 5+ years of related construction experience.
• Experience with projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Knowledge of design techniques and production of precision technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
• Confer with supervisory personnel and design professionals to resolve issues.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against expenses.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Knowledge of electrical installations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Blue Beam

Primavera P6

Accubid

Job description

Deputy Project Leader

The Deputy Project Leader assists in the management of all operations, implementation and execution of large electrical construction projects with an estimated value of $100+ million.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
• Identify change orders and ensure effective resolution.
• Price, track and manage change orders.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
• Maintain as-builts as work is completed and document project issues/conditions.
• Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Research and compile submittals; price change orders and prepare estimates for partially designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Communicate with people outside the Company, representing the Company to customers, the public, the government, and general contractor representatives.
• Clearly understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science 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, and 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.

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.