Deputy Project Leader - Fort Meade, MD

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and-dis

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Deputy Project Manager trainee to learn how to supervise project staff, prepare strategic plans and budgets, and develop comprehensive project plans.

The position involves analysis of data, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring project milestones align with schedules and budgets. The role requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years of construction-related experience, and the ability to read complex drawings. Clearances and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (EE or related) with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience on construction projects ranging from $500k to $10M.
• Experience with contract drawings, subcontracts, addendums, specs, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Knowledge of CPM Scheduling and construction planning.

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 and document project issues/conditions.
• Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Prepare estimates for partially designed projects and finalize project estimates.
• Confer with supervisors, owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering (EE or related)

Tools

MS Office

Blue Beam

PDF

CPM Scheduling

Accubid Estimating

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

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 7,000 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.

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.

The Deputy Project Manager is a training position that consists of learning how to supervise and direct the employees on a particular project, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop a comprehensive project plan, and analyze statistical data.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements including U.S. citizenship for access to classified information. (Applicant must have a Top-Secret clearance required with SCI).

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
• Identify change orders and ensuring 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 blue prints 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.
• Clearly understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

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.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement