Deputy Project Leader -Atlanta, GA

M.C. Dean, Inc

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, preferably Electrical or related field, with 5+ years of experience
  • Extensive electrical background, particularly in data centers or critical infrastructure
  • Experience managing OFCI (Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed) coordination for large-scale projects
  • Proficient in reading electrical drawings and understanding manufacturer procedures
  • Strong vendor management and escalation capabilities
  • Familiarity with construction documentation platforms, particularly Procore
  • Deep technical knowledge in electrical systems required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main on-site coordinator for AWS, construction teams, and OEM vendors
  • Oversee and drive progress on busway inspection and PDC verification processes
  • Conduct daily site walks to track progress and identify and escalate issues
  • Coordinate relationships with multiple OEM vendors effectively
  • Ensure documentation meets AWS standards and is managed with precision
  • Hold subcontractor teams accountable and address any performance issues
  • Deliver daily/weekly progress reports to AWS leadership

Benefits

  • Work in a pivotal role that directly influences construction projects
  • Opportunity to collaborate with leading OEM vendors in the industry
  • Engagement in large-scale projects, enhancing professional experience
  • Exposure to advanced construction documentation tools like Procore
  • Chance to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
Full 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 escalate 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 escalate 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.

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