Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager (Project Leader 2)

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 9,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.  At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

We are seeking a Senior Data Center Security Installation Program Manager (Project Leader 2) 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.

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

Program-level responsibilities include:

• Continuous improvement of program process.
• Assess program for operational efficiencies.
• Support proposal development and bid responses.
• Lead monthly gate checks for all data center projects.
• Mentor new project managers on company and program process.
• Visit sites for quality assurance and leadership representation.
• Support project staffing efforts.
• Be a champion of our culture of safety.
• Be the customer point of contact for escalations.
• Support program financial forecasting.

Project-level responsibilities include:

• Oversee the installation of electronic security systems at multiple sites.
• Establish and implement procedures and controls to ensure that security installation projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Manage project site managers and supervisors.
• Interface with customer personnel and respond to their issues and concerns.
• Coordination with the general contractor and other trades.
• Manage subcontractors and oversee their performance. 
• Document project issues/conditions.
• Prepare installation proposals, change orders, and schedules.
• Prepare status reports and briefings. 
• 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.
• 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.
• Plan and execute project completion and punch list. 
• Oversee warranty service for completed installations.

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of ten years of experience in the design, installation, integration, and testing of electronic security systems. Within this timeframe, at least ten years of experience managing installation projects on nationwide security installation federal government contracts.
• 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (BS) 7+ years of experience with a Master's of Science degree. Experience working on electrical projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
• Experience using sophisticated Project Mgmt, CPM Scheduling, Cost and AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on electrical projects.
• Familiar with standard deliverables and work process on projects.
• Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem owner/solver. Proven ability to effectively plan and organize one's own activities or the activities of others.
• Attention to detail
• Exceptional MS Excel skills Experience with scheduling (MS Project) a plus
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in MCD core disciplines 

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.