Data Center Project Engineer – Construction & Coordination

Amazon; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Texas seeks a Data Center Project Engineer to join our onsite Construction Management team for data center builds. You will coordinate with Operations, Networking, Controls, and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Maintain RFI and change-order workflows, review MOP submissions, manage vendor onboarding, and oversee document control and milestone updates to support safe hand-offs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of vendor management experience.
• 4+ years of data center or critical environment experience.
• 5+ years of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading cross-functional communication and coordination between regional general contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring seamless information flow for construction protocols, documentation access, and standardized procedures
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive tracking systems for design modifications, RFIs, and change orders, creating detailed dashboards with priority levels and deadlines for regional leadership review
• Evaluating Method of Procedure (MOP) submissions for thoroughness, necessity, and risk assessment
• Managing vendor onboarding processes, including security credentialing and orientation programs
• Maintaining current project management software with critical milestone updates, correspondence records, and document control
• Coordinating and monitoring owner-furnished material deliveries to ensure timely arrival at construction sites
• Establishing and managing a centralized repository for contractor-supplied construction data
• Overseeing quality assurance programs through implementation of various checklists, including substantial completion verification, safety protocols, and quality control measures

Skills

Vendor management

Data center experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Texas seeks a Data Center Project Engineer to join our onsite Construction Management team for data center builds. You will coordinate with Operations, Networking, Controls, and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Maintain RFI and change-order workflows, review MOP submissions, manage vendor onboarding, and oversee document control and milestone updates to support safe hand-offs.