Project Leader 1 - Frederick, MD with Security Clearance

Unofficial M.C. Dean; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity Leave

Military Reserve Pay

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Project Manager 1 to oversee small electrical construction projects or parts of larger programs. The role covers planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with customers and teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

Applicants must meet eligibility for a Top-Secret clearance, with U.S. citizenship, and will manage project documentation, forecasts, and bid processes as part of a dynamic, security-focused team.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience
• 5+ years with a MS degree.

Responsibilities

• Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.
• Develop budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
• Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
• Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
• Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
• Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
• Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
• Overall financial management of the project(s).
• Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
• Expediting all change orders.
• 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, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and manpower forecasts.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
• Ensuring KPR's are complete and all information is accurate.
• Developing a detailed equipment plan.
• Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
• Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics

MS degree with 5+ years experience

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. The Project Manager 1 is responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger more complex project. 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).

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.

Responsibilities

Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.

• Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.
• Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
• Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
• Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
• Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
• Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
• Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
• Overall financial management of the project(s).
• Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
• Expediting all change orders.
• 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, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.
• Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and manpower forecasts.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
• Ensuring KPR's are complete and all information is accurate.
• Developing a detailed equipment plan.
• Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
• Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.

Qualifications Education

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or
• 5+ years with a MS degree.

Clearance Required

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).

Clearance Preferred

Top-Secret/SCI Requirements: Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.

We offer an excellent benefits package including

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

What we offer

• 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.

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 $125,120.00 - USD $156,400.00 /Yr.