On-Site Data Center Project Lead

Atlas Connections; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Connections seeks an experienced Deputy Project Leader to coordinate on-site construction and commissioning for a large-scale data center in Charlotte, NC. You will serve as the primary liaison among the client, construction teams, subcontractors, and OEMs, driving progress and documenting activity in Procore.

You will oversee OFCI equipment, manage multiple vendors, review drawings and procedures, escalate issues, and maintain high-quality records to support milestones and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction, engineering, commissioning, or project coordination experience.
• Extensive electrical construction knowledge for technically complex field environments.
• Experience supporting data center or critical-infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience coordinating OFCI equipment on large-scale projects.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and manufacturer installation procedures.
• Strong vendor management and cross-functional coordination.
• Experience using Procore or similar construction documentation platform.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site liaison among the end client, construction teams, subcontractors, and OEM vendors.
• Coordinate owner-furnished, contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment and related field activities.
• Oversee and drive progress across busway inspection and PDC verification workstreams.
• Conduct daily site walks to assess progress, identify blockers, document deficiencies, and escalate critical issues.
• Coordinate activities involving multiple OEM vendors, including major electrical and critical-power equipment manufacturers.
• Review electrical drawings, equipment specifications, and manufacturer procedures to support installation and commissioning activities.
• Manage competing vendor priorities and maintain productive working relationships among project stakeholders.
• Hold subcontractor teams accountable for schedule, quality, documentation, and completion commitments.
• Escalate performance concerns and unresolved technical or scheduling issues to project leadership.
• Maintain high-quality construction records and ensure entries meet client requirements in Procore or similar platforms.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports covering progress, outstanding issues, schedule risks, and required leadership actions.
• Support project milestones by proactively coordinating issue resolution and follow-through.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Project coordination

Reading electrical drawings

Vendor management

Procore experience

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Atlas Connections seeks an experienced Deputy Project Leader to coordinate on-site construction and commissioning for a large-scale data center in Charlotte, NC. You will serve as the primary liaison among the client, construction teams, subcontractors, and OEMs, driving progress and documenting activity in Procore.

You will oversee OFCI equipment, manage multiple vendors, review drawings and procedures, escalate issues, and maintain high-quality records to support milestones and leadership