Deputy Project Leader -Charlotte, NC

M.C. Dean, Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking an experienced on-site coordinator in Charlotte, NC to drive construction and commissioning activities for critical infrastructure projects.

You will liaise between AWS, contractors, and OEM vendors to ensure progress, quality, and documentation meet project standards. The role requires a BS in Engineering with 5+ years of electrical experience, strong vendor management, and proficiency with Procore.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (EE preferred) with 5+ years experience
• Extensive electrical background (data centre or critical infrastructure 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 (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 escape 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 elevate underperformance
• Provide daily/weekly progress reporting to AWS leadership

Skills

Vendor management

Reading electrical drawings

Procore

Electrical background

Education

BS in Engineering (EE or related)

5+ years experience

Electrical systems know-how

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 escape 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 elevate 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 centre 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.