Project Leader (Electronic Security) - 173979

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Project Leader to drive strategy, execution, and profitable outcomes. The role is on-site in McLean, VA, offering leadership to junior leaders, field superintendents, and trades personnel. No clearance required to start, but TS/SCI eligibility is desired.

The position advances federal and NOVA-region projects, with a compensation range stated for a 100k–140k salary and comprehensive benefits. Strong CPM scheduling and telecom expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or engineering discipline required.
• 5+ years in telecom & security systems construction.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong CPM scheduling proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of integrated infrastructure & telecom systems.
• Support project superintendent and engineering with docs, layout and field office tasks.
• Coordinate project kickoff and monthly reviews (PKOM/KPR).
• Prepare submittals, identify change orders, and estimates.

Skills

Project leadership

CPM Scheduling

Telecommunications

Security Systems

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science

Information Technology

Construction Management

Engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Accubid

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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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