Project Leader 1 - Tysons, VA

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.

We are seeking a Project Leader to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of 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.

Clearance/Citizen Type: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; active SECRET clearance REQUIRED

Work Type: Full-time

What you'll do: In this role, you will provide full lifecycle project management support from proposal development and requirements definition to closeout on a project or multiple projects in accordance with MC Dean's highest standards. You will partner with and coordinate the needs of stakeholders, while proactively identifying opportunities to ensure safety and quality, identify and resolve challenges, and ensure timely, cost efficient, and quality project deliverables. Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the installation of electronic security systems at multiple facilities.
• Establishing and implementing procedures and controls to ensure that security installation projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Performing site security surveys and conducting design reviews.
• Resolving complex system issues for physical security systems and networks.
• Running day-to-day project performance including deliverables, change orders, quality, estimates/pricing, etc.
• Creating project budgets, managing procurement of materials and equipment and maintaining cost controls.
• Collaborating and coordinating with stakeholders including customers, contractors, engineers, drafters, etc.
• Developing subcontractor and consultant SOWs and agreements and conducting work-scope negotiations.
• Providing oversight and quality control of team performance and work performed.
• Preparing and delivering regular reports regarding performance, schedules, logs, action item, etc.
• Facilitating and organizing meetings with internal and external organizations.
• Ensuring team development and mentoring junior staff.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a Related Engineering Discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree and 7 Years of progressive experience, as stated below or
• Master's Degree and 5 Years of progressive experience in the following

Required Progressive Experience

• Design, Installation, Integration, and Testing of Electronic Security Systems
• DoD contracts project and financial management.
• Hands on engineering experience such as design, pre-installation, installation, or post installation.
• Managing contracts, subcontracts, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings on electrical projects.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, blueprints, and project specifications.
• Construction QA/QC, safety, and compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and experience using sophisticated Project Management software, Cost software, and CAD/Micro station.
• PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2
• Demonstrated experience with developing cost estimates and work breakdown structures for the design and implementation of complex projects.
• Demonstrated experience performing technical cross-training/coaching of junior colleagues
• Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills with the ability and experience communicating directly with executive leadership.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality o bjectives.
• S trong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio Skills is a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Desired Qualifications (the following are not required, but advantageous)

• Electronic Security System Experience

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
• 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.

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.

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