Deputy Project Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Deputy Project Leader in Virginia, MN. The ideal candidate will manage project operations and ensure effective resolution of change orders. This role requires 5-7 years of construction experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in project management tools. If you are passionate about leading engineering projects and driving excellence, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• BS degree preferred, with 5-7 years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with projects from $500,000 to $10M.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a project.
• Identify and manage change orders.
• Plan project completion and document issues.

Skills

Construction experience

Project management skills

Problem ownership

Communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

Blue Beam

Primavera P6

Accubid Estimating

Job description

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Overview We are seeking people driven to excellence and inspired by how engineering and innovation improve lives, enhance customer outcomes, and change the world for the better. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join more than 5,100 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

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.
• 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; pricing 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.
• Understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

Requirements

• BS (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5-7 years of 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.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills and ability to be a problem owner/solver.
• Proven ability to 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 extended periods.
• Sitting for extended periods.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects (e.g., keyboard).
• Listen to and understand information presented through spoken words.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Design Services

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