Major Capital Equipment Procurement and Coordination Manager

Cumming; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an on site MCE Representative to coordinate the full lifecycle of major capital equipment on large-scale construction projects. This role serves as the central point of coordination between procurement, design, construction, commissioning, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless equipment delivery, installation, testing, and project execution.

The ideal candidate possesses a comprehensive understanding of construction project delivery and capital equipment

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting large-scale construction projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of capital equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and project delivery processes.
• Experience coordinating Master Equipment Lists (MEL), technical specifications, and equipment procurement responsibilities.
• Thorough understanding of OFCI, CFCI, subcontractor-provided equipment, and related procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of contract administration, supplier management, logistics coordination, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Experience coordinating FAT, OAT, inspections, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Ability to identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex coordination issues.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee MCE activities across the project lifecycle, including design, procurement strategy, contracting and supplier engagement.
• Oversee fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, and turnover for major equipment.
• Maintain equipment information and align requirements with schedules and procurement plans.
• Review MEL, specifications and responsibilities to support project execution.
• Coordinate procurement responsibilities (OFCI, CFCI, subcontractor equipment) and ensure agreement alignment.
• Track milestones: submittals, production slots, FAT/OAT, inspections, shipping and spare parts.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders to resolve scope, schedule, cost and quality issues.
• Identify and mitigate scope gaps, schedule delays, changes, and escalation of critical issues.

Skills

Capital equipment procurement

MEL coordination

OFCI/CFCI knowledge

Contract administration

Logistics coordination

FAT/OAT coordination

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in business/construction management

Job description

Position Title: Major Capital Equipment Procurement and Coordination Manager

Location: USA Client Site - Georgia | USA Client Site - Illinois

Req Id: JR103710

Time Type: Full time

Description: At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

Cumming Group is seeking an on site MCE Representative serves as the primary site-level interface for Major Capital Equipment matters across Construction, Commissioning, Design, Commercial, Procurement, Regional Procurement Managers, Global Category Managers, and suppliers.

The Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Field Coordinator is a highly specialized site-based role responsible for coordinating the full lifecycle of major capital equipment on large-scale construction projects. This position serves as the central point of coordination between procurement, design, construction, commissioning, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure seamless equipment delivery, installation, testing, and project execution. The ideal candidate possesses a comprehensive understanding of construction project delivery and capital equipment management, with the ability to proactively identify risks, resolve coordination challenges, and facilitate timely decision-making across multiple teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee major capital equipment activities throughout the project lifecycle, including: Design and procurement strategy Contracting and supplier engagement Fabrication and manufacturing Delivery and logistics management Installation and commissioning Testing, startup, and project closeout
• Serve as the primary site-level coordination resource between: Category managers Design teams Construction teams Procurement teams Commissioning teams Equipment suppliers Channel partners and contractors Maintain and manage equipment-related project information, ensuring alignment between project requirements, schedules, and procurement strategies.
• Review and interpret Master Equipment Lists (MEL), technical specifications, equipment responsibilities, and procurement plans to support project execution.
• Coordinate and monitor equipment procurement responsibilities, including: Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI) equipment Contractor-Furnished Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment Subcontractor-provided equipment Ensure alignment between equipment requirements and associated agreements, including: Prime contracts Supplier agreements Channel partner agreements Novation agreements
• Track and coordinate equipment milestones, including: Submittals and approvals Production slots and manufacturing schedules Factory and operational acceptance testing (FAT/OAT) Inspections and quality reviews Shipping, logistics, and chain-of-custody requirements Spare parts management Warranty administration
• Facilitate communication and information flow among project stakeholders to identify and resolve issues affecting scope, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Proactively identify and mitigate: Scope gaps Interface risks Schedule delays Project changes Claims and disputes Coordination breakdowns Escalate critical issues and drive timely decisions to maintain project objectives and milestones.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Significant experience supporting large-scale construction projects through planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Strong knowledge of capital equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and project delivery processes.
• Experience managing or coordinating Master Equipment Lists (MEL), technical specifications, and equipment procurement responsibilities.
• Thorough understanding of OFCI, CFCI, subcontractor-provided equipment, and related procurement strategies.
• Knowledge of contract administration, supplier management, logistics coordination, and equipment lifecycle management.
• Experience coordinating Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT), inspections, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex coordination issues.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and coordinate cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Construction contract experience required.

• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, or other complex capital construction projects.
• Familiarity with major equipment procurement and installation programs involving multiple suppliers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, operational readiness, and integrated project delivery environments.

Education: A Bachelor’s Degree is required, and an advanced degree in business, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: Extensive experience supporting major construction projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. Strong understanding of capital equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning processes.

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Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time role is $93,000.00-$124,000.02 per year.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

About_Us:

At Cumming Group, we are passionate about helping our clients execute large-scale, complex projects on-time and within budget. Our project and cost-management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development.

Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Learn more about what a great organization we are here.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, and local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity.

All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.