Project Leader 1 – MEP Construction Tysons, VA

Job description

Overview

**Your Future at M.C. Dean**

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities.

This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career.

As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained–enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

The **Project Leader 1** – MEP Construction is responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion and profitable outcomes for a significantly complex project &/or multiple projects simultaneously.

This position will require proficient understanding and knowledge of prime, or general contracting with experience overseeing on or more disciplines related to Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Structural systems preferred.

Responsibilities

**Position Requirements:**

+ Required to have direct experience and clear understanding of the entire project lifecycle initiation to completion.
+ Previous experience and exposure to MEP Construction Management, Prime Contracting, or Specialty Contracting Solutions.
+ Proven understanding of key-competencies aligned to the project planning; installation and project completion required to ensure overall project-success.
+ Engineering and Design Development
+ Bid-Package creation and final estimate review.
+ Proficiency to Accubid is preferred.
+ Project Schedule development & tracking
+ Project Financials and Cost Tracking
+ Business Acumen and Leadership abilities
+ Experienced in the Commissioning and Testing of diverse specialty systems.

**Position Responsibilities:**

A Project Manager in the construction business plays a pivotal role in ensuring that projects are executed efficiently, safely, and successfully.

_Here are some key responsibilities:_

+ **Project Planning and Scheduling:**
+ Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and schedules.
+ Ensure that resources, manpower, and materials are allocated effectively.
+ **Budget Management:**
+ Prepare and manage project budgets.
+ Monitor expenditures and ensure that projects stay within financial constraints.
+ **Team Coordination and Leadership:**
+ Oversee teams of contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and other staff.
+ Promote collaboration and ensure that everyone is aligned with project goals.
+ **Quality Control and Compliance:**
+ Conduct regular inspections to maintain high-quality standards.
+ Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
+ **Risk Management:**
+ Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
+ Address issues promptly to minimize delays or additional costs.
+ **Client and Stakeholder Communication:**
+ Serve as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
+ Provide regular updates, address concerns, and manage expectations.
+ **Procurement and Resource Management:**
+ Oversee procurement of materials, tools, and equipment.
+ Ensure the timely delivery of resources to the construction site.
+ **Problem-Solving:**
+ Handle unexpected challenges, such as site issues or material delays.
+ Adapt plans to maintain progress without compromising quality or safety.
+ **Documentation and Reporting:**
+ Maintain accurate records of project activities, financials, and progress.
+ Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders.
+ **Safety Management:**
+ Implement and enforce safety protocols on-site.

Qualifications

**Education:**

+ Minimum 7+ years of experience in construction specific to MEP Systems, Modular Delivery &/or Critical Power industries with a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or an Engineering discipline with a strong preference to Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
+ 5+ years of related MEP construction experience with a Master’s Degree with a preference in Construction Management or Engineering.
+ Strong experience managing relationships with owners' representatives, architects, engineers, and clients on a professional level while supervising subcontractors and vendors is a priority.
+ Extensive experience and knowledge of MEP Construction Management disciplines for Mission Critical, Government and Commercial industries.
+ Previous experience managing diverse project teams and contractors for projects valued between $20M - $100M+ in total contract value.
+ Ability to properly utilize software including Bluebeam, Accubid, Microsoft Project, and/or Primavera P6.

**Clearance:** Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information.

**Experience Desired:**

+ PMP Certification
+ Modular Fabrication Project Delivery
+ Accubid
+ Primavera P6

**Abilities:**

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period.
+ Sitting for extended periods of time.
+ Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
+ Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
+ Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
+ Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
+ Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Required Skill Profession

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