Lead OFCI, AL & MS

We are seeking an experienced Lead OFCI (Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed) Manager to oversee all OFCI equipment procurement, logistics coordination, delivery planning, installation readiness coordination, and turnover support activities for a large-scale $400M+ data center project.
This individual will serve as the primary liaison between the owner, general contractor, equipment manufacturers, vendors, logistics providers, commissioning teams, and trade partners to ensure mission-critical equipment is properly tracked, coordinated, and delivered in alignment with project milestones.
The ideal candidate will have 7–15 years of experience supporting large-scale data center projects, with extensive knowledge of mission-critical infrastructure, long-lead equipment procurement, supply chain management, logistics coordination, scheduling, and commissioning requirements.
This role is highly visible and requires exceptional coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage schedule-sensitive equipment that directly impacts project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
OFCI Program Leadership

Lead all OFCI activities from procurement through final turnover in an office-based coordination capacity
Act as the primary point of contact for owner-furnished equipment and materials
Develop and maintain comprehensive OFCI tracking systems, workflows, and reporting tools
Coordinate closely with owners, project leadership, project managers, scheduling teams, commissioning teams, and vendors
Drive accountability across stakeholders to ensure equipment delivery and readiness milestones are achieved

Procurement & Vendor Management

Manage relationships with equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and owner procurement teams
Track procurement status, fabrication milestones, factory testing, shipping schedules, and delivery commitments
Identify long-lead procurement risks and develop mitigation strategies
Coordinate vendor meetings and provide routine procurement updates
Review manufacturing schedules against project requirements and escalate potential delays

Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Lead planning and coordination of logistics strategies for critical equipment deliveries
Coordinate transportation, warehousing, storage, and delivery planning activities
Monitor material flow from factory production through delivery readiness
Coordinate customs, freight forwarding, and international shipping activities when applicable
Manage storage planning and inventory tracking controls

Schedule Integration

Partner with project controls and scheduling teams to integrate OFCI milestones into Primavera P6 project schedules
Ensure procurement, delivery, startup, and commissioning activities align with critical path milestones
Develop recovery plans when procurement or logistics delays occur
Proactively identify schedule risks and communicate impacts to project leadership
Support phased turnover and commissioning strategies

Data Center Infrastructure Coordination
Oversee delivery planning and readiness coordination for mission-critical infrastructure including:

Medium-voltage electrical equipment
Utility transformers
GIS and switchgear systems
UPS systems
Battery energy storage systems
Standby generators
Automatic transfer switches
Power distribution units (PDUs)
Busway systems
Chillers and cooling infrastructure
CRAH and CRAC units
Building automation systems (BAS)
Electrical monitoring systems (EMS)
Fuel oil systems
Fire protection systems
Network and telecommunications infrastructure
Security and access control systems

Installation Readiness Coordination

Coordinate with project teams to ensure equipment delivery aligns with readiness requirements
Review readiness documentation, access planning requirements, and delivery sequencing plans prior to equipment arrival
Partner with project leadership and subcontractors to coordinate installation sequencing from a planning perspective
Support resolution of issues involving damaged materials, missing components, delivery delays, and warranty concerns
Ensure equipment documentation, manuals, certifications, and turnover packages are properly maintained

Commissioning & Turnover

Coordinate equipment startup and commissioning activities with vendors and commissioning agents
Track commissioning readiness and turnover milestones
Facilitate factory witness testing (FAT), acceptance testing coordination, and integrated systems testing support
Ensure all OFCI equipment is properly documented and transferred for owner operations
Drive closeout item tracking and turnover completion

Reporting & Risk Management

Develop executive-level dashboards and reports on procurement, logistics, and delivery status
Maintain OFCI risk registers and mitigation plans
Forecast potential schedule impacts associated with procurement and delivery issues
Present regular updates to project leadership and client stakeholders
Ensure visibility into all equipment statuses, critical dates, and risk exposure

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7–15 years of experience in project management, project controls, logistics, supply chain, or procurement
Direct experience supporting data center projects
Experience managing OFCI equipment programs on projects valued at $400M+
Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure and data center delivery workflows

Demonstrated experience managing:

Long-lead equipment procurement
Vendor coordination
Supply chain logistics
Equipment tracking
Schedule integration
Commissioning readiness

Experience coordinating with owners, manufacturers, subcontractors, and commissioning teams
Strong knowledge of Primavera P6 schedules and critical path management
Experience with procurement tracking platforms, project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite
Understanding of commissioning and turnover processes for mission-critical facilities
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects.
• Experience on projects exceeding $500M in value.
• Background in electrical infrastructure, mission-critical construction, project controls, or supply chain management.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience supporting phased energization and commissioning programs.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.