Project Leader 1

M.C. Dean, Inc•Washington, DC

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Project Leader 1 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The team designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services for federal, local, and commercial customers, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems. The position is responsible for the overall administration, organization, and implementation of small electrical construction projects or portions of larger, more complex projects. The role supports project planning and field operations, oversees project schedules, costs, resources, and financial performance, coordinates with customers and project stakeholders, and ensures projects are completed safely and on time. The stated pay range is USD $125,000 to USD $185,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics, with 7 or more years of experience; or a master’s degree with 5 or more years of experience.
Top Secret clearance required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, for access to classified information.
Extensive project management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at a time.
Experience with upfront project involvement alongside engineering firms, clients, and General Contractors.
Proven track record of successful projects.
Experience managing diverse project groups and multidisciplinary projects involving areas such as Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to direct cross-functional teams to reach mutual agreement and meet business objectives.
Ability to work in a diverse environment with personnel from a range of backgrounds.
Strong analytical thinking 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.

Responsibilities

Assist the project Superintendent with project documentation, project layout, and field office support.
Develop a resource-loaded CPM schedule with time-scale logic using Primavera scheduling software.
Coordinate and run project kick-off meetings (PKOM).
Forecast project cash flow and manpower needs.
Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
Work with the project Superintendent to develop project budgets and cost codes, and assign costs and manpower to the schedule for foreman-level tracking.
Research and compile submittals, price change orders, and prepare estimates for designed projects by completing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
Meet with potential customers to present proposals.
Understand and follow bid procedures and bid forms.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Coordinate the acquisition of major materials and monitor tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and warehouse.
Acquire required permits and licenses and ensure inspections are handled correctly and on time.
Manage project finances and maintain profitability at or above budget.
Expedite change orders.
Ensure timely project completion, including punch-list items, accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, training, and other administrative requirements.
Monitor project progress and prepare monthly reports analyzing budget, schedule, cash-flow, and manpower forecast accuracy.
Identify cost-saving measures and quality improvements and incorporate best practices.
Ensure KPRs are complete and accurate.
Develop a detailed equipment plan.
Ensure safety regulations are followed.
Review contracts and conduct customer negotiations.
Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform project management duties on construction projects.
Maintain operational and administrative control of construction projects, managing teams and monitoring multiple projects.
Participate in upfront project work with engineering firms, clients, and General Contractors.