OFCI Manager

GH Engage; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Engage is seeking an experienced OFCI Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed equipment for a major data centre project in Milan. The role covers procurement, vendor coordination, delivery planning, site installation and commissioning readiness.

The candidate will ensure all equipment meets project specifications, supports SAT and commissioning, and collaborates with QA/QC to close ITPs and open NCRs, while aligning with IEC and EN standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar OFCI/ equipment coordination role in data centre or industrial construction.
• Experience managing OFCI packages and vendor coordination.
• Strong procurement, installation and delivery tracking skills.
• Experience on hyperscale or mission-critical data centres is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OFCI package management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain equipment tracking registers and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors and internal teams to address programme issues.
• Monitor progress against procurement and delivery milestones.
• Support site acceptance testing and commissioning readiness.
• Ensure all equipment installations comply with drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project management team.
• Coordinate equipment readiness for energisation and commissioning.
• Ensure QA/QC inspections and ITPs are completed and closed.
• Manage risks, delays and mitigation actions.

Skills

OFCI management

Vendor coordination

Procurement

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Data centre experience

IEC EN knowledge

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

We are seeking an experienced OFCI Manager to oversee the coordination and delivery of Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment on a major data centre construction project in Milan.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing equipment procurement, vendor coordination, delivery schedules, site installation and commissioning readiness, ensuring all equipment is delivered in line with project specifications and construction milestones.

Key Responsibilities

OFCI Package Management

• Manage and coordinate all OFCI equipment packages throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain equipment tracking registers and delivery schedules.
• Monitor vendor progress against procurement and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate equipment readiness and ensure timely delivery to site.
• Oversee installation coordination and resolve technical or logistical issues.
• Ensure equipment installations comply with approved drawings, specifications and method statements.

Quality & Compliance

• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to ensure inspections and testing are completed.
• Review and manage Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), non-conformance reports (NCRs) and defect close-outs.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning readiness.
• Track equipment status from procurement and shipping through to delivery and installation.
• Monitor potential risks, delays and mitigation actions.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project management team.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors and internal departments to resolve programme issues.
• Coordinate equipment readiness for energisation and commissioning.
• Ensure all required technical and quality documentation is completed.
• Support system handover and final client acceptance.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or qualification in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within data centre, pharmaceutical or industrial construction.
• Previous experience managing OFCI equipment or specialist equipment packages.
• Strong understanding of procurement, vendor management, equipment delivery and installation processes.
• Experience working within construction or commissioning environments.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple equipment packages and project priorities.
• Previous experience on hyperscale or mission-critical data centre projects.
• Knowledge of European engineering standards, including IEC and EN.
• Experience working on large-scale international construction projects.

If you have experience managing OFCI packages and coordinating specialist equipment on complex construction projects, we would be interested in hearing from you.