Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) - Full-time

Position 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.

The Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) is a training position that involves learning how to supervise and direct project teams, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop comprehensive project plans, and analyze statistical data. The role requires experience in technology systems integration—including both passive and active communication infrastructure—with a proven ability to lead design and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team that provides Communications and Electronic Safety and Security infrastructure, including ISP/OSP pathways, cabling, networking, wireless systems, CCTV, access control, A/V, and other technology applications; ensuring design efficiency and contractual compliance.
• Assist in the design and deployment of Information Transport and telecommunications systems.
• Run day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
• Identify and resolve change orders, as well as price, track, and manage them.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against expenses.
• Maintain as-builts as work is completed and document project issues/conditions.
• Plan and execute project completion and punch list activities.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Research and compile submittals; price change orders and prepare estimates by finishing design and preparing complete project estimates.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve work procedures, complaints, and construction issues.
• Represent the Company by communicating with customers, the public, government agencies, and general contractor representatives.
• Ensure timely decision-making, submission of RFIs, and accurate documentation of verbal agreements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working for a telecommunications integrator or electrical contractor with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field.
• Experience on telecommunication and electronic security projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Familiarity with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Experience installing Information Transport Systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, sophisticated project management tools, CPM scheduling, cost modeling, and AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts used in producing precise technical plans, blueprints, and drawings on electrical and security projects.
• Understanding of standard deliverables and work processes on construction and integration projects.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills with a proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to effectively organize and plan both individual and team activities.
• Willingness to work in a diverse environment with personnel from a range of backgrounds.
• Reliable attendance at customer sites during required work hours and flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Up to 25% travel with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work extended periods in front of computer screens, sit for long durations, and perform tasks requiring finger dexterity (e.g., using a keyboard).
• Strong communication skills — listening, speaking, and comprehending written information — and the ability to apply general rules to specific problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Accubid Estimating (or equivalent) directly related to Electrical Installations.
• Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling experience and proficiency (or equivalent).
• Willingness to travel to project locations as needed.