Deputy Project Leader
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Engineering
Telecoms Engineering
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) to support a company focused on the build out of various data centers in the great Charlotte region. This position is on-site at Charleston, SC. This is a direct-hire opportunity supporting a national leader in secure, resilient power and technology systems. The Deputy Project Leader (DPL) will support the full lifecycle execution of telecommunications projects, with a focus on estimating, scheduling, and financial management.
This role plays a critical part in delivering mission-critical data center infrastructure that supports secure government operations.
- Support projects from bid through closeout, including estimating, scheduling, and execution oversight
- Develop and manage project schedules using CPM methodology in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Build detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, subcontractors, travel, and equipment
- Track and manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
- Coordinate with internal teams and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of telecom infrastructure projects
- 3-5 years of experience managing telecommunications or low-voltage infrastructure projects ($500K - $10M+)
- Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel for scheduling and financial tracking
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications systems (fiber optics, structured cabling, CCTV, OSP/ISP, DAS)
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
- Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law
/EIA standards, NEC, National Electrical Code, Telecommunications design standards, Network design coordination, Engineering change management, Design review process, Microsoft Excel, Advanced Excel, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CAD drawings, Construction documentation tools, Mission-critical environments, Data centers, Government projects, DoD projects, Secure infrastructure, Critical infrastructure systems, Customer-facing, Stakeholder communication, Financial acumen, Detail-oriented, Organized, Strong work ethic, Team collaboration, Problem-solvingCha
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