Electrical Procurement Lead - Data Centers

Jacobs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 178,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

PPTO (Paid Time Off)

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Hands-on Director of Electrical Procurement to lead end-to-end procurement for multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will own sourcing, negotiations, and contracting for critical electrical equipment and trade packages, driving schedules, cost control, and risk management across two campuses.

The role requires extensive experience in large capital projects, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to operate as a hands-on leader who delivers results.

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.
• 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 two 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

Procurement leadership

Electrical equipment procurement

Data center procurement

Negotiation

Contract administration

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Hands-on Director of Electrical Procurement to lead end-to-end procurement for multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will own sourcing, negotiations, and contracting for critical electrical equipment and trade packages, driving schedules, cost control, and risk management across two campuses.

The role requires extensive experience in large capital projects, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to operate as a hands-on leader who delivers results.