Deputy Project Leader - 168387

About the role

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Deputy Project Leader (Telecommunications) to support a company focused on the build out of various data centers in the great Charlotte region. This position is on-site at Charleston, SC. This is a direct-hire opportunity supporting a national leader in secure, resilient power and technology systems. The Deputy Project Leader (DPL) will support the full lifecycle execution of telecommunications projects, with a focus on estimating, scheduling, and financial management. This role plays a critical part in delivering mission-critical data center infrastructure that supports secure government operations.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from bid through closeout, including estimating, scheduling, and execution oversight
• Develop and manage project schedules using CPM methodology in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Build detailed cost estimates including labor, materials, subcontractors, travel, and equipment
• Track and manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Coordinate with internal teams and clients to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of telecom infrastructure projects

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing telecommunications or low-voltage infrastructure projects ($500K–$10M+)
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Excel for scheduling and financial tracking
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications systems (fiber optics, structured cabling, CCTV, OSP/ISP, DAS)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 – $125,000 depending on experience

Benefits

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Sick leave as required by law