Project Leader 1

M.C. Dean, Inc. • $125K — $187K *

Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person

Technical Services

5 - 7 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

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Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics with 7+ years experience or 5+ years with a MS degree
Extensive Project Management experience, managing multiple construction projects simultaneously
Experience in collaboration with engineering firms and general contractors
Proven track record in successfully managing diverse teams on multi-discipline projects
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Analytical thinking for evaluating project options and directions
Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

Assist project Superintendent in preparing project documentation and field office support
Develop a resource-loaded CPM schedule using Primavera scheduling software
Coordinate and facilitate project kick-off meetings
Forecast project cash flow and manpower needs
Interpret blueprints and project specifications accurately
Development of project budgets and cost codes in collaboration with project Superintendent
Research, compile submittals, and prepare comprehensive project estimates.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment focused on engineering and innovation
Opportunities for leadership and skill development backed by 75 years of industry experience
Investment in professional growth through training programs and tuition reimbursement
Transparent communication with senior leadership and local management
Competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid-time off and benefits for military reserve members and maternity leave

Full Job Description

Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world's most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained-enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager 1 is responsible for the overall administration, organization and implementation of small electrical construction projects or parts of larger more complex project.

Responsible for:

Assisting the project Superintendent in the preparation of project documentation requirements, project layout, and field office support.
Developing a resource loaded CPM schedule with time scale logic in Primavera scheduling software.
Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM).
Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects.
Reading and interpreting blue prints and project specifications.
Working with the project Superintendent to develop a budget and cost codes for a project and assigning costs and manpower to the schedule for foreman level tracking.
Researching and compiling submittals, pricing change orders and preparing estimates for designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate.
Meeting with potential customers to present proposals.
Understanding and following bid procedures and bid forms.
Conferring with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
Coordinating the acquisition of major materials, monitoring tool and equipment requirements with the project Superintendent and the warehouse.
Acquiring all required permits and licenses for projects and ensuring all inspections are handled correctly and in a timely manner.
Overall financial management of the project(s).
Responsible to keep the profitability at and/above budget.
Expediting all change orders.
Assuring a timely completion of a project including the completion of punch-list items, the submittal of accurate as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and the completion of all training and other administrative requirements.
Monitoring project progress, preparing monthly reports analyzing the accuracy of the budget, schedule, cash flow and manpower forecasts.
Identifying opportunities for cost-saving measures, quality improvement and incorporating best practices.
Ensuring KPR's are complete and all information is accurate.
Developing a detailed equipment plan.
Ensuring all safety regulations are adhered to.
Reviewing contracts and customer negotiations.

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.

We offer an excellent benefits package including

A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid-time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave

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.

Pay Range

USD $125,120.00 - USD $187,680.00 /Yr.

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