Project Leader 1 - Charleston, SC

M.C. Dean, Inc • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring a Project Leader 1 for its Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit in Charleston, South Carolina. SES designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains electronic security services and systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. The role is responsible for the overall administration, organization, and implementation of small electrical construction projects or portions of larger, more complex projects. The Project Leader works with project Superintendents, customers, contractors, design professionals, and internal teams to manage project scope, schedule, resources, finances, safety, and completion.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph is required; applicants are subject to a government security investigation and may need to meet U.S. citizenship eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with 7 or more years of experience, or a Master of Science with 5 or more years of experience.
• Experience supervising Construction Project Managers and performing project-management duties on construction projects.
• Extensive project-management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in early project involvement with engineering firms, clients, and General Contractors.
• Proven record of successful projects.
• Experience managing diverse project groups involving multiple disciplines, such as Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to direct cross-functional teams to reach agreement and meet business objectives.
• Ability to work 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 short and long terms.
• Ability to work with computer screens for extended periods and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to reach with hands or arms in any direction and use finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as a keyboard.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and identify spoken information and communicate ideas verbally so others understand.
• Ability to read and understand written information.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project Superintendent with project documentation, project layout, and field office support.
• Develop resource-loaded CPM schedules with time-scale logic using Primavera scheduling software.
• Coordinate and lead project kick-off meetings.
• 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 acquisition of major materials and monitor tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and warehouse.
• Obtain required project permits and licenses and ensure inspections are handled correctly and promptly.
• 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 opportunities 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 negotiate with customers.
• 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 early project involvement with engineering firms, clients, and General Contractors.
• Direct cross-functional teams toward agreement and business objectives.

Benefits

• Professional and technical training programs, including leadership training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm.

What This Job Offers

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