MEP OFCI Procurement Manager Data Center Construction

MEP OFCI Procurement Manager Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend is seeking a MEP OFCI Procurement Manager to join our data center team and serve as the primary liaison between the Sourcing team and Construction project teams, overseeing all aspects of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) mechanical and electrical equipment procurement and delivery. Reporting directly to the Vice President of MEP Supply Chain & Sourcing, this role requires deep expertise in inventory and purchase order management, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively across construction, engineering, finance, and vendor partners. The position plays a critical role in ensuring timely, cost-effective sourcing and delivery of equipment for large-scale data center projects.

Responsibilities :

• Manage procurement and supply chain for large mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
• Administer contracts, review terms and conditions, and ensure compliance.
• Prepare and maintain project procurement plans in collaboration with the Procurement Manager.
• Review and assist with Single Source Justifications and Scope of Work documents.
• Act as OFCI buyer / expeditor, coordinating across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery and installation.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead or participate in vendor negotiations.
• Manage RFx processes, including commercial evaluations and pre-bid meetings.
• Process change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Implement and improve contract process controls and compliance measures.
• Produce accurate reports for stakeholders and clients.
• Conduct price analysis, cost modeling, and benchmarking to identify competitive pricing.
• Advise on procurement strategies and vendor negotiations for long-lead items.
• Track and manage delivery schedules to align with project milestones.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including vendor capacity and logistics challenges.
• Coordinate closely with construction teams to ensure procurement timelines support project goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes and reporting.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications :

The salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$170K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.