Deputy Project Leader - Telecom - 174 - 174701

Piper Companies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Deputy Project Leader to join a Northern Virginia design-build and systems integration firm. This onsite role focuses on coordinating telecom and security system projects from design through deployment.

The candidate will lead diverse teams, manage budgets from $500K to $10M+, and ensure timely execution with complete documentation and manuals. Federal aviation and higher-education project experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Method and General Contractor Schedules.
• Extensive experience leading diverse teams & projects with construction budgets valued between $500K - $10M+ in Telecommunication Scopes.
• Minimum 2+ years in complex markets on projects for Federal Aviation, Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project reviews (KPR).
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Ensuring timely completion including punch-lists, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Leadership

Telecom & Security Systems

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/IT/CM/related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Piper Companies is looking for a Deputy Project Leader to join a design-build and systems integration firm based out of Northern Virginia. This role requires the candidate to report onsite.

Essential Duties of the Deputy Project Leader

• Leading the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects
• Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation, and maintenance manuals

Qualifications of the Deputy Project Leader

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in construction specific to Telecommunications & Security Systems with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline
• Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Method and General Contractor Schedules
• Extensive experience leading diverse teams & projects with construction budgets valued between $500K - $10M+ in Telecommunication Scopes
• Minimum 2+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets on projects specific to Federal Aviation, & Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems is preffered

Compensation for the Deputy Project Leader

• $100,000 - $125,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 8/11/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

fiber optic cabling, structured cabling systems, copper cabling, network switches, routers, wireless access points, LAN/WAN architecture, network topology, IP addressing, VLAN configuration, PoE (Power over Ethernet), network security, firewall integration, VPN setup, SD-WAN, MPLS, bandwidth management, QoS (Quality of Service), network monitoring, SNMP, NMS (Network Management System), data center design, server racks, patch panels, cable trays, conduit systems, grounding and bonding, EMI shielding, BICSI standards, TIA/EIA standards, systems engineering, requirements analysis, interface control documents, integration testing, commissioning, interoperability, SCADA systems, PLC integration, HMI systems, control systems design, software integration, middleware, API development, data migration, legacy system integration, cybersecurity compliance, NIST standards, FISMA compliance, RMF (Risk Management Framework), system lifecycle management, configuration management, change control, documentation standards, FAA compliance, NAS (National Airspace System), ATC (Air Traffic Control) systems, radar systems, ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast), airport communications infrastructure, runway lighting control systems, NOTAM systems, airport operations centers, emergency communication systems, paging systems, VoIP systems, TETRA systems, radio interoperability, P25 radio systems, DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), public safety communications, access control systems, CCTV integration, perimeter security systems, campus-wide Wi-Fi, smart classroom technology, AV integration, lecture capture systems, digital signage, student information systems, learning management systems, campus security systems, card access systems, intercom systems, emergency notification systems, IoT integration, building automation systems, energy management systems, sustainability design, green building standards, LEED certification, campus fiber backbone, dormitory network design, research lab connectivity, ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems), transit signal priority, real-time passenger information systems, fare collection systems, AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location), CCTV for transit, public address systems, transit control centers, vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications, traffic management centers, digital kiosks, mobile ticketing systems, Wi-Fi on transit vehicles, GPS tracking systems, transit data analytics, cybersecurity for transit systems, intermodal connectivity, transit network design