Project Engineer / Coordinator - IAD - AWS

DATA CENTER TALNT

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Project Engineer / Project Coordinator

CLIENT: AWS Data Center Global Services

PROJECT: IAD534-537 Region Builds (Build IDs: IAD534, IAD535, IAD536, IAD537)

LOCATION: Frederick County, MD (Onsite M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

ENGAGEMENT: 12 months starting 05/11/2026

COMMITMENT: Full-time, hourly, distributed across 4 builds

REPORTS TO: AWS Construction Manager / CMS Sr. Construction Manager

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Four AWS Optimized Data Center (OPTDC) Build-to-Suit hyperscale data center builds in Frederick, MD. Phase 1 construction starts run May 2026 through August 2026; substantial completions run October 2026 through January 2027. Construction is delivered under a GMP contract with a GC functioning as Construction Manager at Risk. The Project Engineer/Coordinator is the document control and project controls backbone of the CMS team across all four builds.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Project Engineer/Coordinator owns project controls, document management, and site access coordination across the four builds. You will be the primary Procore administrator for the CMS team, manage correspondence flow, support AWS Construction in coordinating multiple concurrent sites, and assist in planning for future projects. This role demands strong organization, technical literacy with electrical and mechanical trades, and the ability to keep multiple sites' documentation airtight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Document Control & Project Controls

- Take a primary role in overall project document control and maintenance in Procore and other AWS-identified systems

- Review construction documents and work orders in detail

- Maintain organized, current document repositories across all four builds in Procore and AWS WorkDocs

Site Access & Approvals

- Administer site access and work approval processes

- Coordinate with GCs, AWS owner team, and other parties to keep approvals moving without bottlenecks

Meetings & Communication

- Attend project-related meetings onsite and virtually

- Review minutes for discrepancies or missing details and develop comments

- Communicate with AWS attendees to provide a coordinated response to GC and consultants

- Facilitate meetings and prepare agendas and minutes as requested

Correspondence Tracking

- Track and review project correspondence including:

- RFIs

- Submittals

- Notices

- Commissioning Reports

- Administrative deliverables

Closeout

- Review closeout requirements and coordinate delivery from GC and other vendors

DELIVERABLE TIMING

Except as otherwise noted in the Project Scope Table, services and deliverables associated with design and construction milestones are due two (2) days in advance of the milestone, or within 24 hours of its passing if agreed with AWS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- BA in engineering, architecture, or construction management AND 4+ years of post-graduate construction experience with demonstrated experience in electrical and/or mechanical trades

- OR 10+ years of documented relevant experience on commercial, institutional, or public sector construction projects (in lieu of degree)

- Previous experience with web-based project management software

- Demonstrated ability to learn and master Procore

- Resume subject to AWS review and acceptance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Prior experience as a Project Engineer or Project Coordinator on hyperscale data center or mission critical builds

- Existing Procore proficiency (administrator-level preferred)

- Familiarity with AWS WorkDocs and Amazon Chime

- Experience supporting multiple concurrent sites under one program

WORK ENVIRONMENT & TOOLS

- Onsite, Frederick County, MD; M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

- Dedicated workspace in AWS office trailer (desk, chair, plan table, monitor, internet)

- File sharing via AWS WorkDocs and Procore

- Project meetings and messaging via Amazon Chime only (Teams, WhatsApp, Box prohibited)

- Position is fixed staffing - rotating coverage is not permitted

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

- AWS Personnel Suitability background check

- AWS Confidentiality Agreement execution

- Amazon Code of Conduct and Supply Chain Standards compliance

- No interaction with government officials regarding the project

WHY DATA CENTER TALNT

We place white-collar construction professionals exclusively on hyperscale data center builds. Our active programs span AWS, Oracle, and OpenAI campuses across IAD, Eagle Mountain, and Abilene. We move fast (10-20 day fills on senior roles) and we know this market.

Apply: datacentertalnt.com