Electrical Procurement Director: Data Center Scale

Jacobs; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Hands-on Director of Electrical Procurement to lead end-to-end procurement for two multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will own sourcing, negotiations, and contracts for critical electrical equipment, drive supplier relations, and align procurement with project schedules.

This role requires 12+ years of procurement or commercial experience on large capital projects, direct electrical equipment procurement, and a proven ability to deliver on schedule and budget

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.
• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on director who personally drives outcomes, not just manages a team.

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 director

Negotiation skills

Commercial judgment

Data center electrical systems

Construction sequencing

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Hands-on Director of Electrical Procurement to lead end-to-end procurement for two multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will own sourcing, negotiations, and contracts for critical electrical equipment, drive supplier relations, and align procurement with project schedules.

This role requires 12+ years of procurement or commercial experience on large capital projects, direct electrical equipment procurement, and a proven ability to deliver on schedule and budget