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# Security Systems Program Manager (Project Leader 1)

- **Company:** M.C. Dean, Inc.
- **Location:** Charleston, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Primavera, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87743906/1

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

The Project Leaderis 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., * 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.