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M.C. Dean, Inc. · 5 months ago

Project Leader 1 - Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

M.C. Dean is a leader in Building Intelligence®, focusing on cyber-physical solutions for critical facilities and infrastructure. They are seeking a Project Leader 1 to oversee multiple electrical and electronic security system projects, ensuring successful planning, execution, and team leadership.

Information Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the successful planning, monitoring and oversight of all assigned projects. Prepare for and lead project kick-off meetings

Oversee requirements evaluation for pending or ongoing projects; direct & support the engineering team and SMEs as they build requirements matrices, conduct surveys, complete designs and estimate project costs

Review draft designs and BOMs prior to submission to the customer

Review and finalize designs and proposals for assigned or pending projects

Review and approve procurement requests; work with procurement team and track orders through receiving in order to effectively add delivered material to invoices

Review invoices w/ vendors in invoicing systems

Plan and forecast all installation activities using a project schedule and InfraLink®

Track statuses and ensure the project team advances projects in coordination with the customer

Work with program manager, program support specialists, corporate leadership and recruiting team members to identify and track manpower needs and source candidates for interviewing and hiring

Track all labor hours and material procurement and update financial tracking tools accordingly for each job and task order. Ensure work is performed in accordance with the schedule and within the budget

Prepare and deliver a weekly installation project summary to the customer; ensure all project deliverables are developed and submitted

Participate in USCP-team recurring planning and status forums to provide updates and contribute/collaborate

Assist with the development of monthly reporting and any program assessment metrics and reports preparation (e.g. monthly key program reviews)

Work with program manager, contracts manager or other corporate support resources to address any required change orders; be prepared to interface with customer contract representatives and escalate issues to corporate leaders as needed

Complete all assigned financial, schedule, risk, contract or other administrative project reports

Ensure all project artifacts are completed and saved in the designated data repository in accordance site/team SOPs

Lead and mentor the project team including the Superintendent, Team Leads & Engineers. Ensure feedback is provided on a quarterly basis and work with subordinate leaders to assess training needs of individuals and the team

Ensure accountability of all M.C. Dean tools and resources used by the Install Team

Develop an annual training plan for your team to ensure program/project readiness and team/individual professional development, work with program manager on budget and approval for training

Ensure the Project Team is complying with all safety policies and standards; this includes ensuring permits or licenses to perform work

Promote and ensure a professional work environment; maintain high standards for customer service and reliability- protect the team's and company's reputation

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringElectronic Security SystemsProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsCoaching SkillsChange FacilitationTeam Collaboration

Required

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and may meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree

Experience concurrently managing Electrical and Electronics Security System projects and teams

Experience managing diverse, multi-discipline groups on projects that involve: Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation

Experienced in up-front project involvement with the client, engineering firms, and General Contractors

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong business acumen and ability to reach mutual agreement/consensus to meet collective objectives

Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds

Strong analytical thinking to evaluate options and directions

Strong leadership and coaching skills

Can facilitate change and communicate effectively

Able to think abstractly, in both short - and - long term planning