Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) Boydton, 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 (Telecommunications)** is a leadership position responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion & profitable outcomes for a significantly complex project &/or multiple projects simultaneously.

This position will require proficient understanding and knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling, CCTV, OSP & ISP Copper, along with DAS.

The **Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications)** is expected to provide overall development, training & leadership to Junior Project Leadership, Field-Superintendents & Trades personnel as it relates to the strategic planning, overall implementation & ownership of project completion.

Responsibilities

+ Leading the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
+ Establishing and implementing procedures and controls to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
+ Assisting the project Superintendent and Engineering in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
+ Managing Subcontractors related to M.C. Deans installation scope.
+ Developing and maintaining resource-loaded project schedule in MS Project.
+ Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews.
+ Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
+ Working with the project team to develop budgets with cost codes for allocating manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
+ Researching and compiling submittals, identifying/pricing change orders and preparing estimates for projects.
+ Preparing a design/build project estimate based on design criteria.
+ Meeting with customers to present proposals and cost estimates.
+ Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
+ 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 all materials, monitoring tools and equipment requirements with the project team and the warehouse.
+ Overall financial management of the project (s).
+ Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
+ Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation, and maintenance manuals.
+ Responsible for the completion of all training and other administrative requirements of the contract documents.
+ Monitoring project budgets to ensure positive cash flow and to maintain profitability.
+ Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.

Qualifications

**Education, Experience & Technical Qualifications:**

+ Minimum 7+ years of experience in construction specific to Telecommunications & Security Systems with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline.
+ 5+ years of related construction experience with a Master’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering discipline.
+ Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Method and General Contractor Schedules.
+ Extensive experience leading diverse teams & projects with construction budgets valued between $500K - $10M+ in Telecommunication Scopes.
+ Minimum 4+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets on projects specific to Federal Aviation, & Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems.
+ Required knowledge within construction low-voltage functions including self-perform contracting, field coordination efforts, maintenance of schedule & prioritization of deliverable deadlines tied to each specialty-trade simultaneously.
+ Ability to utilize software including Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Accubid, Primavera P6, Microsoft Office &

**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.

Excel.

**Abilities:**

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
+ Sitting for extended periods of time.
+ Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
+ Have finger dexterity in order 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

Other General