Project Leader (Electronic Security) - 173979

Zachary Piper Solutions; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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 the strategy, execution of deliverables, and profitable outcomes on federal telecommunication projects. The role requires leadership of junior project leadership, field superintendents and trades, with on-site presence in the NOVA region.

The position emphasizes coordinating engineering, scheduling, and subcontractor activities, with no initial clearance but potential TS/SCI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience in Telecommunications and Security Systems.
• Proficiency with CPM scheduling methods and general contractor schedules.
• 4+ years on complex federal aviation or government-related projects.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance (not required to start).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of integrated infrastructure and telecom systems.
• Provide leadership to junior project leadership, field superintendents and trades.
• Prepare project documentation, layout and field office support.
• Coordinate PKOM and monthly project reviews.
• Identify change orders, prepare estimates and submittals.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CPM scheduling

Telecommunications

Security systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Accubid

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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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