Director of Electrical Procurement – Data Center Programs

Jacobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 178,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Director of Electrical Procurement to own end-to-end procurement for two multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will personally drive negotiations, schedule delivery, and manage high-value deals while coordinating with design, construction, and commissioning teams.

The role requires 12+ years of capital-project procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of data center electrical systems and construction sequencing.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of procurement or commercial experience on large capital projects.
• Direct experience procuring electrical equipment and/or electrical trade packages for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Hands-on director who personally drives outcomes, not just manages a team.
• Strong commercial judgment, negotiation skills, and understanding of data center electrical systems and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for critical electrical equipment (switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS, PDUs, busway, cable, etc.).
• Lead procurement of electrical trade packages, including bid strategy, contractor selection, and contract administration.
• Develop and execute capacity plans to mitigate long-lead risk across both campuses.
• Partner with design, construction, and commissioning teams to align procurement with project schedules.
• Personally manage high-value deals, supplier performance, expediting, and escalations that threaten cost or schedule.
• Track and report on electrical procurement status, cost, and risk.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Negotiation skills

Electrical procurement

Data center knowledge

Strategic sourcing

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Director of Electrical Procurement to own end-to-end procurement for two multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will personally drive negotiations, schedule delivery, and manage high-value deals while coordinating with design, construction, and commissioning teams.

The role requires 12+ years of capital-project procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of data center electrical systems and construction sequencing.