Project Leader (Electronic Security)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Project Leader to drive strategy, deliverables, and profitable outcomes on-site in McLean, Virginia. You will mentor junior leaders and field staff while coordinating documentation and field support for telecom and security projects.

Requirements include 5+ years in telecom/security construction, CPM scheduling proficiency, and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and a direct placement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in telecommunications & security systems construction with a related degree.
• Proficient in CPM scheduling and general contractor schedules.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance; no active clearance required to start.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of integrated infrastructure and security systems.
• Assist project superintendent with documentation, layout and field-office support.
• Coordinate project kick-off meetings and key monthly reviews.
• Research submittals, identify change orders, and prepare estimates.

Skills

CPM Scheduling

Leadership

Project Management

Telecommunications

Security Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Accubid

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 9/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Project Leader, Telecommunications, Project Management, Leadership, Construction Project Leader, Telecommunication Systems, Fiber Optic, Structured Cabling, CCTV, DAS, OSP Copper, ISP Copper, Integrated Infrastructure, Security Systems, Critical Path Method, CPM Scheduling, General Contractor Schedules, Project Kick-Off Meeting, PKOM, Key Project Reviews, KPR, Submittals, Change Orders, Estimating, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Accubid, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office, Federal Aviation, Government Airports, Higher Education, Information Transit Systems, Complex Markets, Bachelor’s Degree, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, Engineering Discipline, 7+ years Telecommunications Construction, 4+ years Complex Market Projects, Leadership, Training, Strategic Planning, Implementation, Coordination, Documentation, Field Support, Manassas Virginia, D.C. Region, On-site, Direct Placement, Salary $100,000-$130,000, Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave, Holidays