Deputy Project Leader - Tysons, VA with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Deputy Project Leader for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) group. The role supports CONUS projects with travel, handling change orders, cost tracking, and schedule oversight for electrical and security installations.

Required BS in EE or related field with 5+ years of experience; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance are mandatory. The position offers growth, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits in Tysons, VA.

Qualifications

• BS (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of progressive experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify change orders and ensure effective resolution.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in EE or related field

Tools

Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling

MS Office

Blue Beam

PDF

Accubid Estimating

Job description

Overview 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, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Why Join Us? 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. We are seeking a Deputy Project Leader to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• This position supports multiple CONUS projects that may require travel. Qualifications 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; Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance is required Education: * BS (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of progressive 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.

What we offer

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
  • A competitive salary
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Military Reserve pay offset
  • Paid maternity leave

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 in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, 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. Pay Range USD $104,240.00 - USD $143,330.00 /Yr.