Project Leader 2

M.C. Dean, Inc; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity solutions provider is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee installation of electronic security systems across the United States. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience managing large-scale projects and possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, ensuring project timelines and budgets, and preparing installation proposals. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and experience with project management software are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electronic security systems.
• Experienced in managing nationwide security installation projects.
• Proven ability to oversee project completion and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation of electronic security systems across the US.
• Manage project site managers and subcontractors effectively.
• Establish procedures and controls for project completion.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation of electronic security systems at multiple facilities throughout the United States.
• Establish and implement procedures and controls to ensure that security installation projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage project site managers and supervisors. Interface with customer personnel and respond to their issues and concerns.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee their performance. Perform site security surveys and conduct design reviews. Prepare installation proposals and schedules.
• Oversee warranty service for completed installations.
• Prepare status reports and briefings.
• A minimum of ten years of experience in the design, installation, integration, and testing of electronic security systems. Within this timeframe, at least five years of experience managing installation projects on nationwide security installation federal government contracts.
• This position requires a Bachelor's degree. Run day‑to‑day operations of a project or sub‑section of a project. Identify change orders and ensuring effective resolution. Price, track and manage change orders.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses. Maintain as‑built documents 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 blueprints and project specifications. Research and compile submittals; price 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BS) 7+ years of experience with a Master's in Engineering.
• Experience working on electrical projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M. Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience using sophisticated Project Mgmt, CPM Scheduling, Cost and AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on electrical projects.
• Familiar with standard deliverables and work process 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. Attention to detail.
• Good writing skills. Exceptional MS Excel skills. Experience with scheduling (MS Project) a plus. Demonstrated technical proficiency in MCD core disciplines. Attention to detail. Good writing skills. Exceptional MS Excel skills.
• Experience with scheduling (MS Project) a plus. Experienced with Microsoft Project. 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.

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.
• 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.