Deputy Project Leader Job Northern Kentucky USA,Engineering

Position: Deputy Project Leader - 168387
Location: Northern

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.

Responsibilities for the Deputy Project Leader include:

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

Required Qualifications for the Deputy Project Leader include:

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)

Compensation for the Deputy Project Leader include:

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