Deputy Project Leader - Telecomm

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

Job summary

Piper Companies in Northern Virginia seeks a Deputy Project Leader to join a design-build and systems integration team. The role is on-site and focuses on guiding complex Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications projects from kickoff through closeout.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage CPM schedules, forecast cash flow and resources, and ensure timely completion with quality documentation including as-built drawings and operation manuals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction experience in Telecommunications & Security Systems.
• Proficient in CPM scheduling and general contractor schedules.
• Experience leading diverse teams on telecom scopes with $500K–$10M+ budgets.
• 2+ years in Federal Aviation, Government Airports, Higher-Education or Information Transit projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
• Coordinate and run PKOM and key monthly project reviews.
• Forecast cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Ensure timely completion including punch-lists, as-builts, and manuals.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Team Leadership

Forecasting cash flow

Project coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline

Job description

Piper Companies is looking for aDeputy Project Leaderto join a design-build and systems integration firm based out ofNorthern Virginia. This role requires the candidate to report onsite.

Essential Duties of the DeputyProject 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 theDeputy 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 theDeputy 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

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