Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager; Project Leader - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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.

We are seeking a Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager (Project Leader
2) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. As part of the SES Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio‑visual, IT systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high‑growth markets.

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.

A Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager is responsible for assisting with the overall administration, organization, implementation, and growth of a data center electronic security installation program. The Project Leader 2 position is a senior leadership role. The selected candidate will be the deputy program manager responsible for overseeing a nation‑wide data center installation program.

• Program‑level responsibilities include:
  • Continuous improvement of program process.
  • Assess program for operational efficiencies.
  • Support proposal development and bid responses.
  • Lead monthly gate checks for all data center projects.
  • Mentor new project managers on company and program process.
  • Visit sites for quality assurance and leadership representation.
  • Support project staffing efforts.
  • Be a champion of our culture of safety.
  • Be the customer point of contact for escalations.
  • Support program financial forecasting.
• Project‑level responsibilities include:
  • Oversee the installation of electronic security systems at multiple sites.
  • Establish and implement procedures and controls to ensure that security installation projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Manage project site managers and supervisors.
  • Interface with customer personnel and respond to their issues and concerns.
  • Coordination with the general contractor and other trades.
  • Manage subcontractors and oversee their performance.
  • Document project issues/conditions.
  • Prepare installation proposals, change orders, and schedules.
  • Prepare status reports and briefings.
  • Responsible for the overall financial management of the project(s).
  • Responsible for on‑time project completion.
  • Coordinating and running a project kick‑off meeting (PKOM).
  • Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
  • Ordering materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Prepare monthly reports analyzing the budget, schedule, cash flow, and manpower.
  • Identifying opportunities for cost‑saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
  • Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
  • Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
  • Oversee warranty service for completed installations.

Education/

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design, installation, integration, and testing of electronic security systems. Within this timeframe, at least five years of experience managing installation projects on nationwide security installation federal government contracts.
• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (BS) 7+ years of experience with a…