Deputy Project Leader - Tysons, VA Security Clearance

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Our headquarters are in Tysons, Virginia, and we deliver resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

• Run day‑to‑day operations of a project or sub‑section of a large program.
• Identify and understand scope of work, work breakdown structure, and project schedule.
• Plan and allocate resources within the project schedule.
• Collaborate with many stakeholders including other project leaders, engineers, field staff, and customers.
• Price, track and manage change orders.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
• Maintain as‑built drawings as work is completed and document project issues/conditions.
• Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, accomplish, and present your work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Research and compile submittals; prepare estimates for partially designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Communicate with people outside the company, representing the company to customers, the public, the government, and general contractor representatives.
• Understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.

• Clearance/Citizenship:
  Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and may need U.S. citizenship to access classified information; ability to obtain a Public Trust is required; ability to obtain TS/SCI is preferred.
• Education:
  
  BS in Engineering (preferred EE or industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience:
  
  Related construction experience with five years working for an electrical or construction contractor; experienced in up‑front project involvement with engineering firms, the client, and general contractors; managed diverse groups on projects involving multi‑discipline knowledge (e.g., fire alarm, communications, security, AV, power, and instrumentation); experience with contract drawings, subcontracts, addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals; experience with CPM scheduling; knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings;
  
  strong interpersonal and writing skills; problem owner/solver; strong leadership and coaching skills; ability to facilitate change and communicate effectively; ability to think abstractly and plan long‑term; proven ability to plan and organize activities; proficiency with computers including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.
• Preferred Skill Set:
  Accubid estimating (or equivalent) directly related to electrical installations;
  Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 CPM scheduling experience and proficiency; willingness and ability to travel to project locations as needed.

• 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…