OFCI Procurement Field Coordinator, NA

Vantage Data Centers • TX

112d

About The Position

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. The Procurement team is responsible for securing the equipment Vantage’s data centers require to function. The team leads these efforts from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Engineering along the way. Procurement also works closely with vendor partners to come up with a vertically integrated design, and we manage these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget. Vantage is unique in that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. Our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Procurement, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent field experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a supply chain, procurement, or construction is required.
• Data Center or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with construction and supplier contracts.
• Proven ability to lead subcontractors, manage site logistics, and maintain control over fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) equipment and field installations, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read construction documents, interpret schedules, and manage field activities with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Technical aptitude of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, communicating changes in product lead-times and costs.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price with primary and secondary vendors as applicable.
• Analyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates and ensure timely delivery.
• Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements.
• Provide day-to-day direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team.
• Support commissioning and project turnover by ensuring all construction deliverables are complete and compliant.
• Maintain accountability of trade partners in the field through daily interface, punch-list tracking, and coordination meetings.
• Work closely with commissioning teams, operations, engineering, and vendor partners to ensure cohesive on-site execution for equipment startup and commissioning.
• Support the weekly and daily delivery schedules for OFCI equipment, proactively resolving conflicts and removing roadblocks to maintain progress.
• Provide real-time updates to project leadership on schedule status, risk items, and site performance.
• Ensure that equipment inspections are completed timely and recorded properly.
• Support the OFCI Procurement manager by ensuring that contractors communicate equipment issues and escalate any issues with materials, workmanship, or schedule impact to the Procurement Manager.
• Oversee staged OFCI equipment to ensure proper storage and maintenance prior to installation.
• Champion job site safety through daily walks, safety meetings, and enforcement of all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Participation in a 401k program that includes company match.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees