Data Center Security Installation Project Manager; Deputy Project Leader - Fort Wayne, Indiana

About M.C. Dean

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 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers 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.

Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Deputy Project Leader) – Security and Electronic Systems (SES) Business Unit. The role is part of the SES Strategic Business Unit and focuses on designing, engineering, integrating, operating, and maintaining electronic security services including intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audiovisual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers.

The position is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and requires onsite work every day.

• Overall financial management of the project(s).
• Ensure on‑time project completion.
• Coordinate and run a project kick‑off meeting (PKOM).
• Forecast cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Order materials, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare price proposals and change orders.
• Prepare monthly reports analyzing the budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
• Identify opportunities for cost‑saving measures, quality improvement and incorporate best practices.
• Ensure all safety regulations are adhered to.
• Coordinate with the general contractor and other trades.

BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or industry‑related degree) with 5+ years of experience.

• Related construction experience with five years working for an electrical or construction contractor.
• Experience on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.
• Experience with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience with CPM scheduling.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints, and drawings on projects.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills and a problem‑owner/solver attitude.
• Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
• Proficiency with computers including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.

• Accubid estimating (or equivalent) directly related to electrical installations.
• Primavera P6 CPM scheduling experience and proficiency (or equivalent).
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.

• 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 to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms.
• 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.