Construction deputy Project Leader – Charlotte, NC

RJM Technologies; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RJM Technologies is seeking a Construction Deputy Project Leader for a large-scale data center construction project in the Charlotte area. You will coordinate on-site electrical construction, commissioning, and documentation, interfacing with the client, teams, vendors, and OEMs.

The role requires a 5+ year electrical engineering background, data center experience, and strong vendor management. Procore skills are preferred, with PMP not required but a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Electrical background, preferably in data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating OFCI on large-scale projects.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and understand procedures.
• Procore experience preferred for documentation and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site electrical construction and commissioning with client and teams.
• Oversee progress on busway inspection and PDC verification workstreams.
• Perform daily site walks to identify blockers and escalate issues.
• Coordinate with multiple OEM vendors and manage vendor relationships.
• Maintain quality documentation and Procore entries per client standards.
• Drive accountability across subcontractors and escalation of underperformance.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reporting to client leadership.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Vendor management

Construction coordination

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

Procore

Job description

Construction Deputy Project Leader – Charlotte, NC

We are seeking a Construction Deputy Project Leader for a large-scale data center construction project in the Charlotte area. Our team is serving as an electrical subcontractor on the project, responsible for key electrical construction, inspection, verification, and commissioning activities.

This position coordinates and oversees on-site electrical construction and commissioning work, serving as a primary point of contact among the client, construction teams, subcontractors, and OEM vendors. The Deputy Project Leader will monitor progress, resolve issues, maintain quality documentation, coordinate vendors, and help keep the electrical scope of the project on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site electrical construction and commissioning activities with the client, construction teams, subcontractors, and OEM vendors
• Oversee and drive progress on busway inspection and PDC verification workstreams
• Perform daily site walks to identify blockers, track progress, and escalation issues
• Coordinate with multiple OEM vendors and manage vendor relationships
• Manage documentation quality and ensure Procore entries meet client standards
• Drive accountability across subcontractor teams and escalation underperformance
• Provide daily and weekly progress reporting to client leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with 5+ years of experience
• Extensive electrical background, preferably in data center or critical infrastructure environments
• Demonstrated experience managing OFCI coordination on large-scale projects
• Ability to read electrical drawings and understand manufacturer procedures
• Strong vendor management and escalation skills
• Experience with construction documentation platforms; Procore preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical systems and construction required
• PMP certification is a plus