Deputy Project Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

The Deputy Project Leader assists in managing the operations, implementation, and execution of large electrical construction projects with an estimated value of $150 million or more. The role may oversee day-to-day operations for a project or a subsection of a project and supports project planning, estimating, change-order management, documentation, scheduling, and completion.

Requirements

Related construction experience, including five years working for an electrical or construction contractor.
Experience working on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
Experience with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
Experience with CPM scheduling.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings.
Strong interpersonal and writing skills, and the ability to own and solve problems.
Proven ability to plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
Computer proficiency, including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.
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 and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others will understand.
Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce sensible answers.
Ability to identify and understand another person's speech.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably electrical engineering or an industry-related degree.
Accubid Estimating, or equivalent, directly related to electrical installations.
Primavera P6 CPM scheduling experience and proficiency, or equivalent.
Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.

Responsibilities

Run day-to-day operations of a project or subsection of a project.
Identify change orders and ensure effective resolution.
Price, track, and manage change orders.
Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
Maintain as-builts as work is completed and document project issues and conditions.
Plan and execute project completion and punch lists.
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
Research and compile submittals; price change orders; and prepare estimates for partially designed projects by completing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Communicate with people outside the Company, representing the Company to customers, the public, government, and general contractor representatives.
Understand decision-making timelines and requirements for submitting RFIs and documenting verbal conversations or agreements.