Lead OFCI, TX

Lead OFCI Manager

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 switch gear 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