Project Leader - Tysons, VA

Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking driven individuals inspired to make a meaningful impact by powering, automating, integrating, and securing critical infrastructure and facilities. Joining M.C. Dean means becoming part of a team of over 5,800 professionals dedicated to engineering and deploying automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, and delivering management platforms for long-term sustainability. We aim to transform complex, large-scale system design, delivery, and maintenance, enhancing client outcomes and improving lives.

The position of Project Leader 2 (Critical Infrastructure Solutions) is a leadership role responsible for developing and leading project teams to deliver expert solutions across various complex projects and industries. The candidate should have experience managing projects valued between $5M and $20M+, focusing on electrical, critical power, power distribution, and turnkey renovation solutions, including emergency power, lighting, and specialty systems.

The Project Leader 2 will oversee the development, training, and leadership of junior project staff, field superintendents, and trades personnel, ensuring strategic planning, implementation, and project completion.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and effective collaboration within project teams.
• Lead project documentation preparation, including resource planning, layouts, scheduling, and equipment plans.
• Coordinate and lead project kick-off meetings.
• Develop Work Breakdown Structures with properly assigned work packages and resources.
• Conduct site surveys, cost studies, budget forecasting, and manage financial aspects.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and quality improvements.
• Monitor project scope and performance against plans to ensure adherence to budgets and schedules.
• Partner with clients to create and manage project schedules.
• Ensure timely completion of punch-list items, as-built drawings, and employee training materials.
• Maintain positive relationships with all project stakeholders.
• Manage permits, licenses, and inspections to ensure compliance within designated time frames.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 7+ years with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing electrical projects valued from $500,000 to $10M.
• Proficiency with contract documents, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project management software.
• Knowledge of technical design, blueprints, and project deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan and organize activities effectively.
• Attention to detail, excellent writing, and advanced MS Excel skills; experience with MS Project is a plus.

Abilities:

• Prolonged computer use and sitting.
• Manual dexterity for operating keyboards and manipulating objects.
• Effective listening, speaking, reading, and comprehension skills.
• Ability to apply rules to solve specific problems and understand speech.