MEP CONSTRUCTION PROJECT LEADER 1 WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
M.C. Dean
Fort Meade MD US
The Project Leader I 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.
Requirements: * Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
* Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
* 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program or 5-7 years of experience with a Master's degree.
* U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
* 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.
* Prepares status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to the business requirements.
* A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
* Typically reports to top management.
* 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.
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.
* 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.
Requirements: * Supervise Construction Project Managers and perform PM duties on construction projects.
* Extensive Project Management experience managing teams and monitoring multiple projects at any given time.
* 7-9 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program or 5-7 years of experience with a Master's degree.
* U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
* 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.
* Prepares status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to the business requirements.
* A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
* Typically reports to top management.
* 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.
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.