Deputy Project Leader -Atlanta, GA

M.C. Dean; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean is looking for an on-site coordinator to oversee construction and commissioning activities at data-center sites in Atlanta. You will serve as the primary liaison between AWS, contractors, and OEM vendors, driving progress, resolving issues, and ensuring quality documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in electrical/engineering roles, with OFCI coordination experience and strong vendor management skills. Procore experience is preferred for project documentation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience.
• Extensive electrical background (data center or critical infra preferred).
• 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 is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site coordinator between AWS, construction teams, and OEM vendors.
• Oversee and drive progress on busway inspection and PDC verification work streams.
• Perform daily site walks to identify blockers, track progress, and resolve issues.
• Coordinate with multiple OEM vendors and navigate vendor relationship dynamics.
• Manage documentation quality and ensure Procore entries meet AWS standards.
• Drive accountability across subcontractor teams and raise underperformance.
• Provide daily/weekly progress reporting to AWS leadership.

Skills

Vendor management

Reading electrical drawings

OFCI coordination

Deep technical knowledge

Manufacturer procedures

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation accuracy

Education

BS in Engineering (EE or related)

Tools

Procore

Job description

Overview

Coordinates and oversees on-site construction and commissioning activities, serving as the primary point of contact between AWS, contractors, and OEM vendors. Ensures project milestones are met through progress monitoring, issue resolution, quality documentation management, vendor coordination, and leadership reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-site coordinator between AWS, construction teams, and OEM vendors (Eaton, Vertiv, etc.)
• Oversee and drive progress on busway inspection and PDC verification work streams
• Perform daily site walks to identify blockers, track progress, and resolve issues
• Coordinate with multiple OEM vendors and navigate vendor relationship dynamics
• Manage documentation quality and ensure Procore entries meet AWS standards
• Drive accountability across subcontractor teams and raise underperformance
• Provide daily/weekly progress reporting to AWS leadership

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Engineering (Preferred EE or Industry related degree) with 5+ years of experience.
• Extensive electrical background (data center or critical infrastructure preferred)
• 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 is required

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.