Lead Electrical Procurement Director - Data Center Capex

Jacobs; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 178,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Company stock purchase

Paid time off

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a hands-on Director of Electrical Procurement to own end-to-end procurement for two multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will drive negotiations, manage installation capacity, and ensure schedules align with budget and scope.

The role requires 12+ years of capital-project procurement experience, direct electrical equipment procurement experience, and a proven ability to deliver results as a hands-on director in a demanding environment.

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 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 electrical equipment.
• Lead procurement of electrical trade packages, including bid strategy and contract administration.
• Develop and execute capacity plans to mitigate long-lead risk across campuses.
• Partner with design, construction, and commissioning teams to align procurement with project schedules.
• Personally manage high-value deals, supplier performance, expediting, and escalations.
• Track and report on procurement status, cost, and risk.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Electrical procurement

Contract negotiations

Data center experience

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a hands-on Director of Electrical Procurement to own end-to-end procurement for two multi-billion-dollar data center campuses. You will drive negotiations, manage installation capacity, and ensure schedules align with budget and scope.

The role requires 12+ years of capital-project procurement experience, direct electrical equipment procurement experience, and a proven ability to deliver results as a hands-on director in a demanding environment.