Deputy Project Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. seeks a Deputy Project Leader to assist in managing operations for large electrical construction projects valued at over $100 million. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering, experience with construction management, and strong problem-solving skills.

You will oversee day-to-day project operations, manage financial aspects, and communicate with clients. Proficiency in tools like Accubid and Primavera P6 is preferred, along with the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience with electrical or construction contractors.
• Experience in managing large electrical construction projects valued at $100M+.
• Knowledge of design techniques and production of precision technical plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of electrical projects.
• Plan cash flow and manage financial aspects of projects.
• Communicate with clients and resolve project issues.

Skills

Construction management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Technical drawing interpretation

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering (preferred EE or industry related degree)

Tools

Accubid Estimating

Primavera P6

Blue Beam

PDF

Job description

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, we deliver resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Position Overview

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‑built drawings 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 completing the design and preparing a full 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.
• Understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

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 with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience with CPM scheduling.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings on projects.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills and ability to own and solve problems.
• 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 to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., 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.