Project Leader 1 - MEP Construction - Suwanee, GA

M.C. Dean; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and technical training

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Project Leader 1 in MEP Construction to oversee complex projects and ensure their profitable outcomes. This role requires strong leadership skills, project management expertise, and effective communication to align teams with project goals.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in managing multiple projects, understanding project lifecycles, and ensuring compliance with building codes and safety regulations. Joining M.C. Dean means being part of an innovative team focused on improving customer outcomes and lives through engineering.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing diverse project teams and overseeing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Oversee teams of contractors and ensure timely delivery of resources.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and monitor expenditures.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Accubid

Job description

Overview

Project Leader 1 – MEP Construction is responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion and profitable outcomes for a significantly complex project &/or multiple projects simultaneously. The role requires a proficient understanding of prime or general contracting with experience overseeing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.

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.

Responsibilities

Here are some key responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Ensure that resources, manpower, and materials are allocated effectively.
• Prepare and manage project budgets.
• Monitor expenditures and ensure that projects stay within financial constraints.
• Oversee teams of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and other staff.
• Promote collaboration and ensure that everyone is aligned with project goals.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Address issues promptly to minimize delays or additional costs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
• Oversee procurement of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure the timely delivery of resources to the construction site.
• Handle unexpected challenges, such as site issues or material delays.
• Adapt plans to maintain progress without compromising quality or safety.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, financials, and progress.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols on-site.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
• Maintain operational and administrative control for construction projects; extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
• Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms, the client, and General Contractors.
• Proven track record of successful projects. Has managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Can direct cross‑function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
• Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds.
• Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Can facilitate change and communicate effectively.
• Able to think abstractly, in both short and long term planning.

Position Requirements

• Required to have direct experience and clear understanding of the entire project lifecycle initiation to completion.
• Previous experience and exposure to MEP Construction Management, Prime Contracting, or Specialty Contracting Solutions.
• Proven understanding of key competencies aligned to the project planning; installation and project completion required to ensure overall project success.
• Engineering and Design Development.
  • Bid‑Package creation and final estimate review.
  • Proficiency in Accubid is preferred.
• Project Schedule development & tracking
• Project Financials and Cost Tracking
• Business Acumen and Leadership abilities
• Experienced in the Commissioning and Testing of diverse specialty systems.

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.

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.