About this opportunity
M.C. Dean lists this Project Engineering Associate opportunity in bowling green, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
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 7,000 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.
Responsibilities
Project Planning & Initiation
Support initiation of internal capital and construction projects
Gather requirements and define project scope with stakeholders
Develop preliminary project plans, schedules, and budgets
Prepare CapEx approval documentation and justifications
Evaluate technical options and constructability considerations
Project Management & Execution
Independently manage small internal capital projects from design through completion
Support larger projects under direction of the Corporate Facilities Manager
Coordinate contractors, consultants, and daily project activities
Track milestones, deliverables, and project risks
Participate in site walks, meetings, inspections, and closeout activities
Budgeting & Cost Control
Develop and track project budgets for assigned projects
Monitor costs, commitments, and expenditures
Review contractor invoices for accuracy
Track and support management of change orders
Forecast remaining project costs
Scheduling & Coordination
Develop and maintain project schedules
Coordinate work between internal teams and contractors
Track schedule impacts and recovery actions
Coordinate work to minimize disruption to operations
Contract & Vendor Management
Support procurement of contractors, engineers, and consultants
Review scopes of work, proposals, and contracts
Coordinate contractor access and site logistics
Monitor contractor performance and scope adherence
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Support enforcement of jobsite safety requirements
Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations
Participate in safety walks and inspections
Support quality reviews and corrective actions
Stakeholder Communication & Coordination
Collaborate with facilities, engineering, and operations teams
Serve as point of contact for assigned projects
Prepare project updates and status reports
Participate in project meetings and presentations
Multi-Site Project Support
Support internal CapEx projects at multiple company locations
Coordinate remotely with site teams and vendors
Travel to project sites as required
Documentation, Reporting & Closeout
Maintain organized project documentation
Track drawings, submittals, RFIs, and approvals
Prepare closeout documentation including as-builts and warranties
Participate in post-project reviews
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related technical field
0+ years of experience in construction, facilities projects, or engineering
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Willingness to travel as required
Preferred
Experience managing small capital projects independently
Exposure to budgeting, scheduling, and cost tracking
Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications
Experience working with contractors and consultants
Working Conditions
Work is primarily based at the Ruther Glen, VA facility, with travel to other project sites as required. Field presence at active construction sites is expected. Flexible working hours may be required to accommodate project deadlines and site-specific requirements.
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
A competitive salary
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Military Reserve pay offset
Paid maternity leave
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.
Pay Range
USD $65,040.00 - USD $81,300.00 /Yr.
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Worksite address
bowling green, VA, 22427, US
Who can apply
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