Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) - Boydton, VA

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. As part of a team of over 5,800 professionals, you will help engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems, transforming complex, large-scale projects to improve lives and enhance outcomes.

The Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) is a training position focused on learning to supervise and direct project teams, preparing strategic plans and budgets, developing comprehensive project plans, and analyzing statistical data. You must have hands-on experience in technology systems integration – including both passive and active communications infrastructure – while effectively leading design and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team to provide 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.
• Support the design and deployment of Information Transport Systems and telecommunications systems.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of a project or a project sub-section.
• Identify change orders, manage their pricing and tracking, and ensure effective resolution.
• Plan and monitor cash flow against expenses, maintain as-builts during work completion, and document project conditions and issues.
• Plan and execute project completion activities, including punch lists.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish project tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Research, compile submittals, price change orders, and prepare estimates for projects.
• Collaborate with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to resolve issues such as work procedures and construction challenges.
• Represent the Company to customers, the public, government, and general contractor representatives by communicating effectively.
• Ensure timely decision-making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of verbal conversations or agreements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: 5+ years of experience with a telecommunications integrator or electrical contractor and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Engineering, Construction Management, or similar).
• Experience: Proven experience working on telecommunication and security projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M, handling contract drawings, subcontracts, addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals; experience installing Information Transport Systems; proficient in MS Office Suite, project management tools, CPM scheduling, cost modeling, and AutoCAD software; strong knowledge of precision technical plan design for electrical and security projects.
• Interpersonal & Organizational Skills: Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with a proven ability to plan and organize work independently or in a team, and the capability to work in a diverse environment.
• Work Requirements: Reliable attendance at customer sites during required hours, ability to work a flexible schedule including occasional nights and weekends, and up to 25% travel with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Physical & Technical Requirements: Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, sit for long durations, and possess the manual dexterity required for keyboard use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Accubid Estimating (or equivalent) related to Electrical Installations.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling (or equivalent).
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as needed.