Catapult Solutions Group

Deputy Project Lead- Construction/Electrical Engineering

Tysons, District of Columbia, US

Role snapshot

Catapult Solutions Group is hiring a Deputy Project Lead- Construction/Electrical Engineering on a full-time basis. This is an on-site role based in Tysons, District of Columbia, US.

Company
Catapult Solutions Group
Location
Tysons, District of Columbia, US
Work mode
On-site
Job type
Full-time
Experience
5+ years
Posted
Nov 1, 2026

Who this role suits

Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.

How to prepare your application

  • Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
  • Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
  • Read what Catapult Solutions Group publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.

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About the role

*NO VENDOR ASSISTANCE AT THIS TIME*

Deputy Project Leader

Tysons, VA (onsite)

Clearance/Citizen Type: Must be a US CITIZEN with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance (Not required to start- clearance will be sponsored if not already possessed)

We are seeking a Deputy Project Leader to join our Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business Unit. As part of (SES) Strategic Business Unit you will be part of a team that designs, engineers, integrates, operates and maintains electronic security services inclusive of intrusion detection, access control, biometric authentication, video surveillance, audio visual, it systems, perimeter defense and command and control systems for federal, local and commercial customers across high-growth markets.

Education :

  • BS (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of progressive experience.

Experience :

  • Related Construction experience with five years' working for an electrical or construction contractor.
  • Experience working on construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $10M.
  • Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, submittals.
  • Experience with CPM Scheduling
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of precision technical plans, blueprints and drawings on 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.
  • Proficiency with Computers including MS Office, Blue Beam, and PDF.
  • Accubid Estimating (Or equivalent) directly related to Electrical Installations is preferred
  • Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling Experience and proficiency (or equivalent) is preferred
  • Ability and Willingness to Travel to project locations as needed if preferred

Responsibilities :

  • Run day-to-day operations of a project or sub-section of a project.
  • Identify change orders and ensuring effective resolution.
  • Price, track and manage change orders.
  • Plan and monitor cash flow against cash expenses.
  • Maintain as-builts as work is completed. Document project issues/conditions.
  • Plan and execute project completion and punch list.
  • Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Read and interpret blue prints and project specifications.
  • Research and compile submittals; 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 construction problems.
  • Communicate with people outside the Company, representing the Company to customers, the public, the government, and general contractor representatives.
  • Clearly understand the timeliness required for decision making, submission of RFIs, and documentation of all verbal conversations or agreements.
  • This position supports multiple CONUS projects that may require travel