Project Leader (Electronic Secur

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

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Project Leader to support strategy, deliverables, and profitable outcomes. The role calls for leadership of Junior Project Leadership, Field-Superintendents and Trades personnel in a direct placement, on-site setting.

No clearance is required to start but the candidate must be able to obtain a TS/SCI. Responsibilities include coordinating PKOMs, leading monthly reviews, preparing project documentation, and developing submittals and change

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications & security systems construction.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Science, IT, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• Proficiency in CPM Scheduling and General Contractor Schedules.
• No clearance required but ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Telecommunications

Security Systems

CPM Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Science, IT, Construction Management, or Engineering

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.