Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Project Leader 1)

M.C. Dean, Inc • Burlington, TX

16d • Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring a Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Project Leader 1) for its Security and Electronic Systems business unit. The role administers, organizes, and implements large data center electronic security installation projects at a construction project site in Burlington, Texas. The position requires experience managing data center security installation work and includes responsibility for project financials, schedules, resources, coordination, safety, and project reporting.

The project manager supervises Construction Project Managers and performs project management duties on construction projects. The role involves working with engineering firms, clients, general contractors, other trades, and cross-functional teams on projects involving multiple disciplines. M.C. Dean describes its work as designing, building, operating, and maintaining cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities and secure environments, including electronic security systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics, with 7 or more years of experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields with 5 or more years of experience.
• Experience managing data center security installation work.
• Extensive project management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at a time.
• Experience with up-front project involvement with engineering firms, clients, and general contractors.
• Proven track record of successful projects.
• Experience managing diverse project groups and work involving multiple disciplines, such as fire alarm, communications, security, audiovisual, power, and instrumentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct cross-functional teams toward mutual agreement and business objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse environment with personnel from a range of backgrounds.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to evaluate options and directions.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to facilitate change and communicate effectively.
• Ability to think abstractly and plan for both the short and long term.
• Ability to work with computer screens for extended periods.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as using a keyboard.
• Ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others understand.
• Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
• Ability to identify and understand another person’s speech.

Responsibilities

• Administer, organize, and implement large data center electronic security installation projects.
• Manage the overall financial performance of projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time.
• Coordinate and lead project kick-off meetings.
• Forecast project cash flow and manpower needs.
• Order materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare price proposals and change orders.
• Prepare monthly reports analyzing budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and quality improvement, and incorporate best practices.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed.
• Coordinate with the general contractor and other trades.
• Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform project management duties on construction projects.
• Maintain operational and administrative control of construction projects.
• Manage teams and monitor multiple projects simultaneously.
• Participate in up-front project planning with engineering firms, clients, and general contractors.
• Direct cross-functional teams toward agreement and business objectives.
• Lead and coach team members, facilitate change, and communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Professional and technical training programs, including leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership and local office management.
• Opportunity to lead and build a business with support from an industry-leading firm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level