Deputy Project Leader - Ruther Glen, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

The Deputy Project Manager is a training position that involves learning to supervise and direct employees on a project, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop comprehensive project plans, and analyze statistical data. The role runs day-to-day project or project-section operations and supports project planning, documentation, estimating, scheduling, change management, and completion. It also involves coordinating with supervisors, owners, contractors, design professionals, customers, government representatives, and general contractors to resolve project matters and communicate effectively.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or an industry-related degree.
At least five years of related construction experience working for an electrical or construction contractor.
Experience on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
Experience working 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, with the ability to own and solve problems.
Ability to effectively plan and organize personal activities or the activities of others.
Computer proficiency, including MS Office, Bluebeam, and PDF tools.
Ability to work with computer screens and sit for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction and use finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as a keyboard.
Ability to understand spoken information and communicate clearly so others understand.
Ability to read and understand written information.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to identify and understand another person's speech.

Nice To Haves

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 a subsection of a project.
Identify change orders and ensure their effective resolution.
Price, track, and manage change orders.
Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
Maintain as-built documentation as work is completed and document project issues and conditions.
Plan and execute project completion and punch-list activities.
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 project estimate.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Communicate with external parties, 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.