OFCI Manager

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Town of Norway (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking an OFCI Manager based in Wisconsin, USA, to join their Data Centre team. The role involves end-to-end delivery of OFCI mechanical and electrical equipment on critical infrastructure projects, emphasizing procurement coordination, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with project standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in project management, particularly in data centers, and possess strong skills in MEP systems integration. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in project management, particularly on Data Centre projects.
• Proficient understanding of MEP systems and vendor integration.
• Strong client-facing communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of OFCI packages throughout project lifecycle.
• Interface with vendors and contractors to ensure project alignment.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure effective project delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

MEP supply chain knowledge

QA/QC processes

Problem-solving

Education

Mechanical or Electrical qualification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Project, Word)

Document platforms (Procore, Bluebeam)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a OFCI Manager to join our Data Centre team in Norway.

Reporting to the Sisk MEP Lead, the OFCI Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) mechanical and electrical equipment on Data Centre projects, including procurement coordination, design integration, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning and handover. The role ensures timely, cost‑effective, and compliant delivery, acting as the key interface between the client, vendors, Sisk and project teams to ensure effective coordination and seamless system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of all OFCI packages across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with programme, cost and quality objectives.
• Interface with client, lead project manager, vendors and contractors to ensure clear communication, accountability and alignment of deliverables.
• Ensure implementation of project procedures, governance processes and reporting structures for OFCI scope.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues.
• Provide oversight of OFCI procurement strategy, vendor onboarding and equipment delivery schedules.
• Engage with vendors early to identify and mitigate risks across design, manufacturing and logistics stages.
• Align vendor equipment schedules with overall project programme.
• Attend and oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Factory Witness Testing (FWT) to ensure quality compliance.
• Ensure all vendor technical submittals are reviewed and comply with project specifications and design intent.
• Coordinate integration of OFCI equipment with CSA, MEP and control systems (e.g. MV/LV, UPS, generators, BAS/EPMS).
• Manage system interfaces including power, containment, structural supports and control integration.
• Ensure design changes are assessed, controlled and communicated effectively.
• Ensure delivery, inspection and traceability of OFCI equipment from factory to installation.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure installation readiness, including builder’s work, power provision, access and environmental conditions.
• Ensure installation is carried out in accordance with approved method statements, vendor requirements and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress, safety and quality, ensuring non‑conformances are tracked and closed out.
• Coordinate integration of OFCI vendor activities into commissioning plans and project schedules.
• Support and oversee Level 2–Level 4 commissioning activities, ensuring systems are tested, validated and meet performance requirements.
• Ensure completion of ITPs, test scripts and commissioning records.
• Manage handover of OFCI systems including documentation, certification, warranties and demonstration to the client.
• Identify and manage OFCI‑related risks including vendor delays, design coordination issues, manufacturing quality and installation constraints.
• Ensure QA/QC processes are implemented across manufacturing, delivery, installation and commissioning stages.
• Monitor and report on OFCI package performance including progress, quality metrics and issue tracking.
• Support change management, variation assessment and programme impact analysis.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years experience, including at least 2 years on Data Centre or critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing or coordinating OFCI/vendor equipment across design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of MEP supply chain, including CFCI/OFCI delivery models and vendor integration.
• Experience across project lifecycle including pre‑construction, coordination, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Exposure to Level 3 commissioning and integration of vendor scope into project delivery.
• Experience in QA/QC, FAT/FWT and inspection of critical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Data Centre systems (MV/LV, UPS, generators, mechanical, BAS/EPMS).
• Ability to manage progress, quality, safety and non‑conformances.
• Understanding of QMS, ITPs, commissioning and handover requirements, including client systems.
• Strong client‑facing communication, coordination and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Project, Word) and document platforms (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam).
• Knowledge of safety, commissioning and quality management processes.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• pension and benefits
• unlimited learning and development opportunities
• much more

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.