Project Leader 2 - Washington, DC

M.C. Dean, Inc•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

M.C. Dean is seeking a Project Leader 2 to join their Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. This role involves designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services, including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, IT systems, perimeter defense, and command and control systems for federal, local, and commercial customers. The Project Leader 2 will be responsible for the overall administration, organization, and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger, more complex projects.

Requirements

A minimum of fifteen years of experience in the design, installation, integration, and testing of electronic security systems.
Within this timeframe, at least five years of experience managing installation projects on nationwide security installation federal government contracts.
10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (BS)
7+ years of experience with a MS/MA
Experience working on electrical projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
Experience using sophisticated Project Mgmt, CPM Scheduling, Cost and AutoCAD software.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on electrical projects.
Familiar with standard deliverables and work process 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.
Attention to detail
Exceptional MS Excel skills
Demonstrated technical proficiency in MCD core disciplines

Nice To Haves

Experience with scheduling (MS Project) a plus

Responsibilities

Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
Developing a resource-loaded CPM schedule with time-scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
Reading and interpreting blueprints and project specifications.
Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
Overall financial management of the project(s).
Keeping profitability at and above budget.
Expediting all change orders.
Ensuring timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.
Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and manpower forecasts.
Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
Ensuring KPR’s are complete and all information is accurate.
Developing a detailed equipment plan.
Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.