Project Leader

Overview

Project Leader - Caroline County, Virginia

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. As a leader and premier provider of cyber‑physical systems, we spearhead the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of solutions essential to the nation’s most recognizable mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and expansive global enterprises. Our team, comprising over 5,500 dedicated professionals worldwide, is the driving force behind our ability to engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, alongside the critical management platforms that ensure their long‑term sustainability.

Join us in molding the integrated systems and technologies that delineate the built and cyber‑physical landscape.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Project Leader to join our Automation Systems Division. As a Project Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful execution of projects for our clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, a deep understanding of Automation Systems, and excellent leadership skills.

• Project Planning and Execution:
  Lead and manage automation systems projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, budget, and timeline. Collaborate with clients, engineering teams, and stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and deliverables. Develop detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and schedules to guide project execution. Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues, and proactively manage project risks and changes.
• Team Leadership and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Lead a team of engineers, technicians and support staff, providing guidance, support, and direction throughout the project lifecycle. Foster a collaborative and high‑performance team culture, encouraging knowledge sharing and professional development. Assign tasks, set clear expectations, and manage team performance to ensure project objectives are met. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, to deliver integrated automation systems solutions.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the project. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing their concerns, providing updates, and managing expectations effectively. Regularly communicate project status, progress, and milestones to clients and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
  Ensure that automation systems projects meet the highest quality standards and comply with relevant industry codes and regulations. Conduct regular inspections and audits to verify compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and project requirements. Implement and enforce quality control processes and procedures, driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Budget and Resource Management:
  Develop and manage project budgets, tracking project expenses and resources to ensure optimal utilization and cost‑effectiveness. Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to source and manage project materials, equipment and subcontractors. Monitor project financials, forecast expenditures, and proactively identify opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Travel Requirements:
  The candidate should be open to travel, as approximately 25 % of the time projects may require on‑site visits and client meetings.
• Automation Systems Expertise:
  Possess working technical knowledge of automation systems, including switch gear, power distribution, metering, motor control centres and related technologies. Apply industry best practices and standards in the design, implementation and integration of automation systems. Provide technical guidance and support to the project team, resolving complex issues and ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Working knowledge of…