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M.C. Dean, Inc.

MEP Project Leader 1

M.C. Dean, Inc., Vienna, VA


The Project Leader I is responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger more complex project.

Responsible for:
  • 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 blue prints 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).
  • Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
  • Expediting all change orders.
  • 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, 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.

Requirements:
  • Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
  • Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
  • 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program or 5-7 years of experience with a Master's degree.
  • Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms, the client, and General Contractors.
  • Proven track record of successful projects.
  • Has Managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
  • Prepares status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to the business requirements.
  • A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
  • Typically reports to top management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business objectives.
  • Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds.
  • Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills.
  • Can facilitate change and communicate effectively.
  • Able to think abstractly, in both short and long term planning.
  • Due to contract requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship status.

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.