Deputy Project Leader -Phoenix, AZ

UNAVAILABLE; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

AWS seeks an on-site Construction and Commissioning Coordinator to lead coordination between AWS teams, contractors and OEM vendors (Eaton, Vertiv, etc.). You will monitor progress, drive milestones, and ensure quality documentation and reporting from the field.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering with a strong electrical background, experience with OFCI coordination, and proficiency reading electrical drawings and using Procore.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (EE preferred) with 5+ years of experience.
• Strong electrical background in data center or critical infrastructure.
• 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 teams, construction, and OEM vendors.
• Oversee busway inspection and PDC verification work streams.
• Perform daily site walks to identify blockers, track progress, and elevate 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 uphold underperformance.
• Provide daily/weekly progress reporting to AWS leadership.

Skills

Vendor management

Reading electrical drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering (EE preferred)

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 elevate 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 uphold 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

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

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.