**Telecommunication Assistant Project Leader** ID **10235** Location **Tysons, VA** Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=MCDEAN&cws=62&rid=10235) The Assistant Project Leader is a training position that consists of learning how to supervise and direct the employees on various projects, prepare strategic plans and budgets, develop a comprehensive project plan, and analyze statistical data. **Job Requirements** + Responsibilities included, but not limited to: + Assisting in the design and deployment of Information Transport Systems and telecommunications systems. + Run day-to-day operations of a project/program or sub-section of a project/program. + Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses. + Maintain as-builts documents as work is completed. + Document project issues/conditions. + Plan and execute project delivery to include design, procurement, pre-testing, pre-fabrication, installation, commissioning, and close-out. + Plan and execute project completion and punch list. + Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. + Read and interpret blueprints, design artifacts, and project specifications. + Identify, price, track, and manage change orders ensuring effective resolution. + Research and compile submittals; identifying/pricing change orders and prepare estimates for partially designed projects by finishing the design and preparing a complete project estimate. + Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and project issues. + Communicate with people outside the Company, representing the Company to customers, the public, the government, and general contractor representatives. **Qualifications / Skills Sets / Expectations:** + B.S. in Engineering or similar degree and Industrial experience with five (5) to seven (7) years' working for a telecommunications integrator or electrical contractor. + Experience working on telecommunication and electronic security projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M. + Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals. + Experience installing Information Transport Systems + Experience using MS Office Suit, Sophisticated Project Management, CPM Scheduling, Cost, modeling, and AutoCAD software. + Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on electrical and security projects. + Familiar with standard deliverables and work process on construction and integration 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. + Able to work in a diverse environment, with personnel having a range of backgrounds. + Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer. + Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes occasional nights and weekends. + Up to 25% travel, must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. + Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. **Physical 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. Applicants for this position may be required to obtain or provide proof of flu shots or of other vaccinations depending on customer requirements and nature of the position or demonstrate a valid basis for exception. **EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled** **VEVRAA Contractor**