Deputy Project Leader -Phoenix, AZ

M.C. Dean, Inc•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Project Leader coordinates and oversees on-site construction and commissioning activities and serves as the primary point of contact among AWS, contractors, and OEM vendors. The role supports delivery of project milestones by monitoring progress, resolving issues, managing quality documentation, coordinating vendors, and reporting to leadership. The position requires extensive electrical knowledge and experience coordinating OFCI on large-scale projects. A bachelor's degree in engineering—preferably electrical engineering or an industry-related degree—and at least five years of experience are preferred. The role also requires the ability to read electrical drawings, understand manufacturer procedures, manage vendor relationships and escalations, and work with construction documentation platforms such as Procore.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering, preferably electrical engineering or an industry-related degree, with five or more years of experience.
Extensive electrical background; data center or critical infrastructure experience is 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 is preferred.
Deep technical knowledge.
Ability to work with computer screens for extended periods and sit for extended periods.
Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction and use finger dexterity to manipulate objects, such as using a keyboard.
Ability to listen to and understand spoken information, communicate verbally so others understand, and read and understand written information.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and identify and understand another person's speech.

Nice To Haves

Electrical engineering or an industry-related degree.
Data center or critical infrastructure experience.
Experience with Procore.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site coordinator between AWS, construction teams, and OEM vendors, including Eaton and Vertiv.
Oversee and drive progress on busway inspection and PDC verification work streams.
Conduct 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 and weekly progress reports to AWS leadership.