Electrical Crew Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc

Ashburn (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Disability insurance

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc is seeking a qualified Crew Leader in Ashburn, VA to plan, organize, and supervise a field crew of electricians and apprentices. The role requires strong leadership, technical oversight, and a commitment to safety and quality in installation work.

You will coordinate daily tasks, monitor progress, and ensure work is performed per drawings, specifications, and codes. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered as part of our high-performing team.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in the electrical industry with a High School Diploma or GED.
4+ years of experience with an associate degree.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a field crew (up to 10 workers).
Assign daily tasks and maintain schedule to meet productivity targets.
Perform quality control inspections and ensure work aligns with drawings and codes.
Coordinate planning, materials, and site logistics with the Foreman.

Skills

Crew management

Safety compliance

Electrical work

QC inspections

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Bluebeam

POL (Procurement Online)

JobConnect

Timesheets

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 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.

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.

An Electrical Crew Leader plans, organizes, and schedules crews to complete assigned work orders, including assigning tasks. They also assure the work is being installed in a high-quality manner and performing quality inspections. Crew Leaders also monitor task completion, compliance, and prevents safety issues.

Responsibilities

Crew Leader – Core Responsibilities

Crew & Daily Operations

Lead and manage a field crew (typically up to 10 electricians/apprentices)
Assign daily tasks, keep the crew on schedule, and ensure daily productivity targets are met
Maintain control of breaks and minimize lost time to keep work moving
Responsible for crew productivity, quality of work, and pace of installation

Scope Ownership

Responsible for a defined area, floor, building, or system (lighting, branch, power distribution, etc.)
Ensure work is installed per drawings, specifications, codes, and industry standards
Ensure work is installed on time and within the labor and equipment budget developed by the foreman

Planning & Coordination

Provide a weekly list to the Foreman identifying:
Items impacting the crew’s scope
Materials needed
Site‑specific constraints or information required
Participate in weekly Foreman meetings and actively communicate field conditions
Compile material needs aligned with short‑term look‑ahead schedules

Material, Tools & Logistics

Identify tools and equipment required to support the crew
Assign and manage gang boxes and perform regular tool inspections
Track materials by area/floor and maintain jobsite organization
Responsible (with the Foreman) for cleanup related to the assigned scope of work

Safety & Risk Management

Lead daily 10‑minute ORM/safety meetings
Ensure crew compliance with all jobsite safety and ORM requirements
Ensure AHAs related to the scope are reviewed, signed, and stored at the gang box
Support accident/incident reporting and investigation procedures

Quality Control

Perform quality control inspections of completed work
Follow established QC plans and checklists
Properly complete and return QC documentation to the site QC representative
Maintain accurate as‑built drawings for assigned work

Reporting & Documentation

Submit daily reports that include an audit of daily production targets
Document progress, constraints, and material needs on an ongoing basis

Leadership & Development

Lead by example and maintain clear expectations and accountability for the crew
Coach and mentor electricians with the goal of developing future Crew Leaders
Communicate clearly and consistently with the Foreman and Superintendent

Tools & Systems

Proficient in field and reporting tools such as Bluebeam, POL (Procurement Online), JobConnect, timesheets, and basic field documentation systems

Qualifications

Education/Experience

6+ years of experience in the electrical industry with a Highs School Degree or GED
4+ years of experience with an associate degree

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

The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.