About The Position

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. They design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, M.C. Dean's capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. The company fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment, guided by core values of agility, expertise, and trust, and is committed to building the next generation of technical leaders. The Senior Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Project Leader 2) will join the Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. This unit designs, engineers, integrates, operates, and maintains 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 across high-growth markets. This is a senior leadership role responsible for assisting with the overall administration, organization, and implementation of large data center electronic security installation projects, overseeing multiple data center projects, and working onsite daily in Austin, Texas.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (BS) OR 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.
  • Good writing skills.
  • Exceptional MS Excel skills.
  • Demonstrated technical proficiency in MCD core disciplines.
  • Experienced with Microsoft Project.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with scheduling (MS Project) a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the installation of electronic security systems at multiple sites.
  • Establish and implement procedures and controls to ensure that security installation projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Manage project site managers and supervisors.
  • Interface with customer personnel and respond to their issues and concerns.
  • Coordination with the general contractor and other trades.
  • Manage subcontractors and oversee their performance.
  • Document project issues/conditions.
  • Prepare installation proposals, change orders, and schedules.
  • Prepare status reports and briefings.
  • Responsible for the overall financial management of the project(s).
  • Responsible for on-time project completion.
  • Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
  • Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
  • Ordering materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Prepare monthly reports analyzing the budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
  • Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
  • Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
  • Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
  • Oversee warranty service for completed installations.

Benefits

  • A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better.
  • 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.
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