Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) - Raleigh, NC

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Project Leader (Telecommunications) to guide the design, deployment, and leadership of complex telecom systems. You will manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, while aligning with customers on proposals and cost estimates, ensuring profitable delivery.

You will oversee planning, engineering, field coordination, and close-out activities, applying CPM scheduling and coordination across multi-discipline teams to meet program goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in construction focusing on Telecommunications & Security Systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Construction Management or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and CPM knowledge; ability to manage $500K–$10M scopes.
• Experience with federal/aviation or higher-education markets is a plus.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Accubid, Primavera P6, MS Office & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of integrated infrastructure and telecom systems.
• Set procedures to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Coordinate with Superintendent, Engineering, and field staff.
• Manage subcontractors and Track resource-loaded schedules in MS Project.
• Forecast cash flow and manpower; develop budgets with cost codes.
• Prepare design/build estimates and present proposals to customers.
• Ensure accurate as-built drawings and operation manuals are delivered.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Leadership

Telecom & Security Systems

Contract Negotiation

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Excel

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/IT/CM

Master’s in CM/Engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Accubid

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is a leadership position responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion & profitable outcomes for a significantly complex project &/or multiple projects simultaneously. This position will require proficient understanding and knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling, CCTV, OSP & ISP Copper, along with DAS.

Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is expected to provide overall development, training & leadership to Junior Project Leadership, Field-Superintendents & Trades personnel as it relates to the strategic planning, overall implementation & ownership of project completion.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
• Establishing and implementing procedures and controls to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assisting the project Superintendent and Engineering in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
• Managing Subcontractors related to M.C. Deans installation scope.
• Developing and maintaining resource-loaded project schedule in MS Project.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews.
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Working with the project team to develop budgets with cost codes for allocating manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
• Researching and compiling submittals, identifying/pricing change orders and preparing estimates for projects.
• Preparing a design/build project estimate based on design criteria.
• Meeting with customers to present proposals and cost estimates.
• Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• 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 all materials, monitoring tools and equipment requirements with the project team and the warehouse.
• Overall financial management of the project (s).
• Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
• 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.
• Responsible for the completion of all training and other administrative requirements of the contract documents.
• Monitoring project budgets to ensure positive cash flow and to maintain profitability.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.

Position Requirements

• Required to hold direct experience & clear understanding with the execution of several phases in the project-life cycle included below:
• Initial Planning & Proposal Creation
• Design & Engineering
• Project Solutioning
• Field Installation
• Close-Out Methods
• Proven understanding of key-competencies aligned to the project planning; installation & project completion required to ensure overall project-success.
• Engineering & Design Development
• Bid-Package creation & final estimate review.
• Project Schedule development & tracking
• Project Financials & Cost Tracking
• Business Acumen & Leadership abilities
• Ability to develop, maintain & saturate key-industry clientele.
• Knowledge & understanding of contract language, with experience in negotiation.
• Clear understanding of at-risk & mitigation strategies related to construction management.
• Experienced in the Commissioning & Testing of diverse specialty systems.
• Extensive experience in leading complex projects and managing diverse project teams & specialties.
• Proven understanding and track record of successful projects with the ability to perform key functions from project inception to completion.
• Ability to successfully monitor a multitude of Telecommunications projects averaged from 500K - $10M in budget.
• Experience partnering with a multitude of project groups that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example:
• Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
• Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
• Capable of writing detailed RFPs and Scopes of work.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ 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.
• 5+ years of related construction experience with a Master’s Degree in 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 4+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets on projects specific to Federal Aviation, & Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems.
• Required knowledge within construction low-voltage functions including self-perform contracting, field coordination efforts, maintenance of schedule & prioritization of deliverable deadlines tied to each specialty-trade simultaneously.
• Ability to utilize software including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Accubid, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office & Excel.

Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information.

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.