Project Leader - Telecomm

Piper Companies is looking for a Project Leader to join a design-build and systems integration firm based out of Northern Virginia.

 Essential Duties of the Project Leader:

• Leading the design and deployment of Integrated Infrastructure and telecommunications systems
• Coordinating and running a project kick-off meeting (PKOM) and key monthly project (KPR) reviews
• Forecasting cash flow and manpower needs for projects
• 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

Qualifications of the Project Leader:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in construction specific to Telecommunications & Security Systems with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Science, Information Technology, Construction Management, or Engineering discipline
• Proficiency in the Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling Method and General Contractor Schedules
• Extensive experience leading diverse teams & projects with construction budgets valued between $500K - $10M+ in Telecommunication Scopes
• Minimum 4+ years of experience & established knowledge in complex markets on projects specific to Federal Aviation, & Government Airports, Higher-Education, Information Transit Systems

 Compensation for the Project Leader:

• $130,000 - $170,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/30/25. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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