MEP Procurement Director

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T5 Culture

• Consistently exhibit strong ethics, confidence, and a positive attitude toward Company, Customers, and Vendors alike
• Remain flexible to modify or shift behaviour as situations or objectives evolve
• Continuous improvement mindset to participate and drive Company initiatives
• Takes ownership of all success & failure of projects and team members
• Act in the best interest of the Team and Company

The MEP Procurement Director leads procurement of major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) equipment—including generators, chillers, switch gear, UPS systems, and more—across all T5 projects. This role manages centralized control over all purchasing channels, whether through internal development teams or third‑party general contractors, while maintaining cost discipline, technical compliance, and alignment with project goals. The position requires collaboration with internal teams, vendors, OEMs, and executive leadership to support procurement strategy, risk mitigation, and operational readiness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead procurement of major MEP equipment and maintain centralized oversight across all projects and purchasing channels
• Collaborate with the Procurement department to stay current on MSAs, contracts, and TCO analysis for attic stock and warranty agreements
• Build and sustain relationships with OEMs, distributors, and integrators while negotiating preferred pricing, delivery schedules, and performance guarantees
• Establish and maintain unit cost benchmarks across regions and project types, and develop standardized contract structures to protect T5’s interests while preserving flexibility
• Coordinate with Development, Construction, Engineering, and Legal teams to align procurement strategy with project goals
• Serve as a key liaison with executive leadership on procurement decisions, vendor escalations, and equipment-related issues
• Ensure all equipment meets technical specifications, warranty standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks to inform proactive sourcing and contingency planning
• Maintain end-to-end visibility of major MEP equipment from procurement through delivery, installation, and commissioning
• Implement tracking systems to monitor manufacturing progress, shipping milestones, and site arrival dates
• Collaborate with construction teams, OEMs, and commissioning agents to confirm proper startup procedures, validate installation per specifications, and verify equipment performance
• Oversee vendor participation in integrated systems testing (IST) and functional performance verification, ensuring documentation, warranty activation, and punch list resolution prior to turnover
• Serve as point of contact for equipment-related delays, failures, or non-conformance, driving resolution with vendors and internal teams to protect schedule and operational integrity
• Maintain centralized logs of equipment serial numbers, commissioning status, and warranty terms, and provide regular updates to leadership on readiness, risks, and vendor accountability

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of procurement or cost management experience in construction, with general contracting experience required; data center or MEP experience preferred
• Proficiency in cost‑control and project management software (e.g., Procore, Sage, Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, PDF)
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors and cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge of MEP systems, technical specifications, and commissioning processes
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