Technical Project Manager, OFCI Procurement, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Remote - CO, CO

10d

About The Position

Vantage is seeking a motivated, self-starting Technical Project Manager to manage Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment and related supply chains. The role manages equipment procurement and delivery from start to finish, including writing RFPs, negotiating vendor deals and contracts, reviewing and managing equipment submittals, tracking deliveries, maintaining complex project budgets, and evaluating data center equipment designs. As a regional lead, the Technical Project Manager manages multiple projects simultaneously and coordinates with external supply chain partners and internal teams, including Construction Cost & Finance, Accounting, Construction, Operations, and Legal. The role also works with Engineering and Sales to address client requests and design changes, and coordinates equipment approvals and releases to meet construction schedules. Travel is expected to be up to 5%, but may increase as the business evolves.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or construction.
Experience with construction and supplier contracts.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Technical aptitude in mechanical and electrical systems.
Knowledge of construction management processes.
Ability to learn quickly and autonomously drive work to completion.
Strong business acumen and commercial background.
Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques.
Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical data comfortably to executive-level leadership.

Nice To Haves

Data center or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive equipment submittals autonomously from inception to completion.
Manage electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications for multiple projects.
Competitively bid and procure mechanical and electrical equipment, including medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, chillers, CRAHs, CRACs, PDUs, UPSs, generators, and other electrical distribution equipment.
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 and negotiate best-landed prices with primary and secondary vendors.
Support negotiations for complex equipment and service requests from suppliers and subcontractors.
Analyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates and ensure timely delivery.
Schedule and coordinate vendors' on-site start-up and commissioning support services.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements.
Maintain complex project budgets and ensure purchases are appropriately costed to projects.
Support Finance and Accounting with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation.
Manage and support equipment inventory planning and forecasting.
Work with Engineering and Sales to address client requests and design changes.
Coordinate approval and release of equipment in accordance with construction schedules.
Write RFPs and negotiate vendor deals and contracts to secure favorable terms and conditions.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.