OFCI Procurement Manager - Data Center Construction

Sundt Construction•Burlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads project-level deployment and field integration activities for Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment supporting advanced AI factory and data center infrastructure projects. Embedded within the project delivery organization, this role will serve as the primary coordination lead between centralized supply chain teams, suppliers, OEMs, general contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and field execution stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of mission-critical infrastructure equipment throughout the construction lifecycle. The Manager will own project-level OFCI execution activities including local design and code-driven change coordination, inbound logistics oversight, construction sequencing alignment, equipment delivery readiness, site integration, asset tracking, startup coordination, and commissioning support activities. This role will play a critical part in ensuring equipment deployment activities remain aligned with project schedules, site readiness requirements, commissioning plans, operational standards, and warranty compliance obligations across complex hyperscale infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate combines strong construction coordination, supply chain execution, field logistics, and mission-critical infrastructure deployment experience with the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced construction environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
7+ years of experience supporting construction execution, OFCI coordination, mission-critical infrastructure deployment, logistics coordination, or infrastructure project delivery
Experience supporting hyperscale data center, industrial, utility, manufacturing, semiconductor, energy, or mission-critical construction projects strongly preferred
Familiarity with OFCI equipment deployment, construction sequencing, and field integration processes
Experience coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, OEMs, rigging providers, crane operators, commissioning agents, and project delivery teams
Strong understanding of site logistics, equipment receiving, staging, preservation, asset tracking, and deployment coordination practices
Experience supporting startup, commissioning, integrated systems testing, or operational turnover activities preferred
Familiarity with project controls systems, logistics tracking tools, inventory systems, and operational reporting platforms preferred
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities in fast-paced project execution environments
Strong attention to detail and operational execution discipline
Willingness to travel extensively to project sites as required

Responsibilities

Lead project-level deployment coordination activities for OFCI equipment supporting AI factory and advanced data center construction projects
Serve as the primary project execution interface between centralized supply chain organizations, construction teams, OEMs, suppliers, and commissioning stakeholders
Coordinate construction sequencing and field integration activities related to OFCI equipment installation and deployment
Support project execution planning and deployment readiness activities across all OFCI equipment categories
Coordinate closely with general contractors, subcontractors, rigging providers, crane operators, and field construction teams to support installation readiness and execution alignment
Support coordination of local jurisdictional, site-specific, and code-driven changes impacting OFCI equipment deployment
Coordinate field-driven design adjustments, interface modifications, and change order activities impacting OFCI scope
Collaborate with engineering, construction, suppliers, and commissioning stakeholders to support resolution of site integration issues
Track and manage site-specific OFCI change coordination activities and deployment impacts
Support documentation and communication of field changes, installation constraints, and project execution risks
Oversee inbound OFCI equipment delivery coordination activities from supplier factories, staging facilities, and logistics providers to project sites
Coordinate delivery readiness activities including: Delivery scheduling, Site access readiness, Laydown yard coordination, Equipment staging, Rigging and crane coordination, Delivery window management
Monitor inbound shipment status, delivery milestones, and site logistics readiness activities
Coordinate with logistics providers, suppliers, and project stakeholders regarding schedule changes, delivery risks, and deployment impacts
Support temporary storage and buffer inventory coordination activities as required
Coordinate OFCI receiving, inspection, inventory verification, and asset tracking activities
Maintain detailed records related to: Equipment receipt, Inventory status, Chain-of-custody documentation, Storage conditions, Preservation activities, Damage reporting, Warranty documentation
Coordinate storage conditions, environmental controls, and preservation activities required to maintain equipment integrity and manufacturer warranty compliance
Coordinate maintenance and periodic preservation activities required during staging or storage periods
Support issue escalation, damage claims coordination, and corrective action tracking related to delivered equipment
Coordinate OEM startup support activities aligned with project commissioning plans and schedules
Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), integrated systems testing, startup readiness, and commissioning coordination activities
Coordinate with commissioning agents, OEM field service teams, contractors, and project stakeholders regarding commissioning schedules and deployment readiness
Track commissioning support requirements, OEM mobilization schedules, and startup coordination activities
Support turnover documentation, punch list coordination, and operational readiness activities