Project Leader (Electronic Secur

Piper Companies; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in McLean, VA is seeking a Project Leader to drive strategy, deliverables, and profitable outcomes on federal infrastructure projects. This on-site role requires leadership of junior staff, field superintendents, and trades personnel while pursuing TS/SCI eligibility.

The successful candidate will manage Telecommunications and Security Systems deployments, CPM scheduling, and complex market engagements, with a salary range of $100,000–$140,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Telecommunications & Security Systems with relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in CPM scheduling methods and contractor schedules.
• 4+ years in Federal Airports, Higher Education, and Information Transit Systems markets.
• No clearance required to start but ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Proficient understanding of Telecommunication Systems including Fiber Optic, Structured Cabling, CCTV, OSP & ISP Copper, and DAS.
• Lead the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems, electronic security systems, or Fire and Life Safety.
• Assist the project Superintendent and Engineering with project documentation, layout, and field office support.
• Coordinate and run project kickoff meetings and key monthly project reviews.
• Research submittals, identify change orders, and prepare estimates.

Skills

Telecommunications & Security Systems

CPM Scheduling

Project Leadership

Federal/ Govt Projects

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/IT/Construction Management

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is hiring a Project Leader to a leadership position. They will be responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion & profitable outcomes. This is a direct placement role on-site at McLean, Virginia. The Project Leader is expected to provide overall development, training & leadership to Junior Project Leadership, Field-Superintendents & Trades personnel. This position does not require a clearance to start, but needs to have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. This is a great opportunity to join rapidly expanding federal work in the NOVA region.

Responsibilities for the Project Leader:

• Proficient understanding and knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling, CCTV, OSP & ISP Copper, along with DAS.
• Leading the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems, electronic security systems, or Fire and Life Safety.
• Assisting the project Superintendent and Engineering in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews.
• Researching and compiling submittals, identifying/pricing change orders and preparing estimates for projects.

Required Qualifications for the Project Leader:

• 5+ 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.
• Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Method and General Contractor Schedules.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets on projects specific to Federal Aviation, & Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems.
• No clearance required but ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Compensation for the Project Leader:

• Salary range: $100,000 - $140,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a 401(k)/retirement plan, paid time off, and maternity/paternity leave.

This job opens for applications on 9/29/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.