Deputy Project Manager

M.C. Dean, Inc•New York, NY

1d•$104,240 - $156,360

About The Position

As the Deputy Project Leader, you will act as a dedicated, embedded project manager representing M.C. Dean within the construction and security workstreams of a world-leading technology company. You will bridge the gap between high-level client strategy and the technical execution of integrated physical security systems during large-scale capital construction projects. This role requires a high degree of discretion and professional maturity, as you will be working directly within the client’s ecosystem to deliver mission-critical infrastructure that protects global assets, intellectual property, and personnel.

Requirements

BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.
Related Construction experience with five years' working for an electrical or construction contractor.
Experience working on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
Experience with CPM Scheduling
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on projects.
Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem owner/solver.
Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
Proficiency with Computers including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.

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

Direct Technical Coordination: Act as the primary project lead for the client’s internal technical teams, ensuring hardware and software configurations meet global security specifications.
Construction Integration: Serve as the security expert within the client’s construction workstream, coordinating directly with General Contractors, Architects, and MEP trades to ensure site readiness.
Internal Stakeholder Management: Work cross-functionally with the client’s internal Network Engineering, Facilities, and Global Security Operations Centers (GSOC) to ensure system uptime and seamless integration.
Standardization & Quality: Enforce the client’s global security design standards across all new builds and retrofits, conducting rigorous technical audits of installed systems.
Project Lifecycle Oversight: Manage the end-to-end delivery of security infrastructure, including procurement, scheduling, onsite installation oversight, and final commissioning/acceptance testing.
Risk & Issue Resolution: Identify technical bottlenecks within the client’s internal processes and proactively develop solutions to keep construction milestones on track.

Benefits

A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave