Deputy Project Leader

Job overview

The Deputy Project Leader role is an onsite, full-time position in Richmond, VA, paying $104,240–$130,300 per year. M.C. Dean designs, builds, operates, and maintains technology and infrastructure solutions for mission-critical facilities and secure environments. The role assists with managing operations and execution for large electrical construction projects. It supports project delivery through day-to-day coordination, change-order management, cost and schedule oversight, documentation, and communication with project stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Run day-to-day operations for a project or project section
• identify, price, track, and manage change orders
• monitor cash flow against expenses
• maintain as-builts and document project conditions
• plan project completion and punch lists
• read blueprints and specifications
• compile submittals and prepare estimates
• coordinate with supervisors, owners, contractors, and design professionals
• represent the company to customers and other external parties
• manage timely decisions, RFIs, and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deputy project leader

full-time

richmond va

m.c. dean

electrical construction

project management

$104,240–$130,300/year

change orders

cpm scheduling

blueprints

mission-critical facilities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• military reserve pay offset
• and paid maternity leave.

Why this role

The posting prefers a bachelor’s degree in science, ideally electrical engineering or a related field, with five or more years of experience. It requires related construction experience, including work for an electrical or construction contractor, and experience with project documents and CPM scheduling. Travel to project locations is listed as preferred and as needed.

About the employer

M.C. Dean, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.