Project Leader 2

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

About The Position

M.C. Dean’s Engineering and Construction business unit is seeking a Project Leader 2 to lead large, complex electrical construction projects ranging from $100 million to $250 million or more. Projects may include data centers, hospitals, manufacturing facilities, airports, transportation infrastructure, and complex government facilities. The role manages the project lifecycle from initiation through closeout and contributes during both bidding and implementation. The Project Leader oversees project administration, organization, planning, scheduling, resource coordination, procurement, cost and schedule tracking, customer coordination, and project documentation. The role works with project leadership, customers, general contractors, estimators, schedulers, warehouse teams, and field personnel to deliver projects within acceptable cost, budget, schedule, and scope variances. It also supports timely closeout, including completion of punch-list items, accurate as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and training materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics; preferably from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 10 years of experience leading electrical construction projects with a bachelor’s degree.
Strong knowledge of a project management or project scheduling system such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
Ability to create project schedules and schedule resources, including work items and tasks by hours.
Ability to estimate project work and prepare customer proposals.
Understanding of critical path analysis of project and resource data to identify potential project issues.
Ability to discuss project and resource schedules, costs, and budgets with project leadership.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes, including evaluating suppliers and purchasing technical goods and services.
Ability to create technical documentation, including design documents and reference libraries.
Executive-level communication and presentation skills.
Team-building and team-leadership skills.
Ability to work with computer screens for extended periods.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
Finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to communicate information and ideas verbally so others understand.
Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce sensible answers.
Ability to identify and understand another person’s speech.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of finance systems as they relate to project budgets and cost codes.
Understanding of earned value analysis as it relates to project management.
Proficiency with automated cost and schedule management systems.

Responsibilities

Administer, organize, and implement large-scale electrical construction projects.
Manage project phases including proposal, design, solutioning, installation, and closeout.
Assist with preparing project documentation, including requirements, manpower requirements, layouts, schedules, equipment plans, and field-office support.
Coordinate, assist with, or lead project kickoff meetings.
Develop a Work Breakdown Structure with named work packages and assigned resources to establish a baseline resource plan.
Assist with scheduling project resources to maintain the baseline project schedule.
Create baseline-versus-actual resource reporting as required.
Conduct or provide site surveys, site cost studies, projected costs, forecasts, cost codes, and progress reports as required.
Assist in collecting progress data for self-performed and contractor-performed work.
Measure project scope and performance against the project plan and address cost, budget, schedule, and scope variances.
Drive development and maintenance of project artifacts, including shop drawings needed for effective short- and long-term staffing.
Coordinate acquisition of major materials and monitor tool and equipment requirements with project leadership and the warehouse.
Lead acquisition of required project permits and licenses and ensure inspections are handled correctly and promptly.
Estimate and schedule work, or confer with assigned estimators, schedulers, and other resources to address work procedures, complaints, and related problems.
Review project schedules with the general contractor and/or customer and work directly with the customer on scheduling.
Integrate data from multiple company systems and analyze it to assess project progress.
Ensure timely completion of punch-list items, accurate as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and training materials.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, quality improvements, and best practices.
Maintain positive, assertive working relationships with project leadership and personnel to achieve milestones and project success.