Project Leader ; Telecommunications - Memphis, TN

Overview

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 7,000 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.

The Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is a leadership position responsible for supporting the overall strategy, execution of deliverables, project completion & profitable outcomes for a significantly complex project &/or multiple projects simultaneously. This position will require proficient understanding and knowledge of Telecommunication Systems including Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling, CCTV, OSP & ISP Copper, along with DAS.

The Project Leader 1 (Telecommunications) is expected to provide overall development, training & leadership to Junior Project Leadership, Field-Superintendents & Trades personnel as it relates to the strategic planning, overall implementation & ownership of project completion.

• Leading the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
• Establishing and implementing procedures and controls to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Assisting the project Superintendent and Engineering in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
• Managing Subcontractors related to M.C. Deans installation scope.
• Developing and maintaining resource-loaded project schedule in MS Project.
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews.
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
• Working with the project team to develop budgets with cost codes for allocating manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
• Researching and compiling submittals, identifying/pricing change orders and preparing estimates for projects.
• Preparing a design/build project estimate based on design criteria.
• Meeting with customers to present proposals and cost estimates.
• Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients.
• Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Coordinating the acquisition of all materials, monitoring tools and equipment requirements with the project team and the warehouse.
• Overall financial management of the project(s).
• Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
• Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation, and maintenance manuals.
• Responsible for the completion of all training and other administrative requirements of the contract documents.
• Monitoring project budgets to ensure positive cash flow and to maintain profitability.
• Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.

Required to hold direct experience & clear understanding with the execution of several phases in the project-life cycle included below:

• Initial Planning & Proposal Creation
• Design & Engineering
• Project Solutioning
• Field Installation
• Close-Out Methods

Proven understanding of key-competencies aligned to the project planning; installation & project completion required to ensure overall project-success.

• Engineering & Design Development
• Bid-Pa…