Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Project Leader 1) - Haskell, Texas

M.C. Dean, Inc

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in relevant engineering or science field with 5-7 years experience
  • Proven project management experience in complex construction projects
  • Ability to supervise and mentor other project managers
  • Experience working with engineering firms and general contractors
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
  • Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall administration of data center security installation projects
  • Manage project finances, including budget and cash flow forecasting
  • Coordinate project kick-off meetings and schedules
  • Order materials and tools necessary for project execution
  • Prepare monthly progress reports and analyze key project metrics
  • Identify cost-saving measures and best practices for project improvement
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and coordinate with contractors and trades

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and customer outcomes
  • Opportunity to lead a business with support from a well-established firm
  • Professional and technical training programs offered, including leadership development
  • Open communication with senior leadership and management
Full Job Description
Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Security Installation Project Manager (Project Leader 1) to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (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.

Responsibilities

A Data Center Security Installation Project Manager is responsible for leading the overall administration, organization, and implementation of large data center electronic security installation projects.

The data center is located in Haskell, Texas

*Work is at a data center construction site. This job is located on a construction site.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:
  • 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.
  • Preparing price proposals and change orders.
  • 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.
  • Coordination with the general contractor and other trades.

Qualifications

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

Requirements:
  • Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
  • Maintain operational and administrative control for construction projects Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
  • Experienced in up-front project involvement with engineering firms,the client, and General Contractors.
  • Proven track record of successful projects. Has Managed diverse groups on projects that involve multi-discipline knowledge for example; Fire Alarm, Communications, Security, AV, Power, and Instrumentation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Can direct cross function teams to reach mutual agreement to meet business 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.

What we offer:
  • A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.
  • An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.
  • Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:
  • Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
  • Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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