Principal Data Center Security Installation Program Manager; Project Leader - Tysons, VA

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 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.

Why Join Us

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.

We are seeking a Data Center Security Installation Program Manager (Project Leader
3) 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.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

• 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.
  • Coordinate 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.
  • Coordinate and run a project kick‑off meeting (PKOM).
  • Forecast cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
  • Order materials, tools, and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
  • Oversee warranty service for completed installations.

Education/

Experience:

• 12+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program or 9+ years of experience with a Master's degree or 7+ years of experience with a Ph.D. Experience working with management systems such as scheduling, job cost reports, estimating, safety, documentation requirements, and quality control.
• Experience overseeing and approving monthly job cost updates, productivity reports, and quarterly cash flow projections. Provide monthly customer reporting as specified for each task order.
• Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling method and General Contractor Schedules.
• Must have a history of successfully completing projects on time and under budget.
• Requires reliable…