OFCI Manager – Data Center Construction

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking an OFCI Project Manager for our Data Center Group in LaPorte, IN to lead owner-furnished/contractor-installed equipment planning, procurement and logistics for critical data center infrastructure.

You will coordinate with owners, vendors, GC teams and site leadership to track long-lead equipment, manage delivery schedules, and ensure installation readiness and turnover of IT/ electrical/ mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in construction logistics, supply chain, procurement, or data center projects.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data centers.

Responsibilities

• Manage OFCI scopes including procurement coordination, logistics, delivery, storage, installation readiness, and turnover.
• Coordinate with owners, vendors, GC teams, MEP contractors, and site leadership.
• Track long-lead equipment (generators, UPS, switchgear, IT infrastructure) and manage schedules.
• Develop OFCI delivery schedules aligned with sequencing and commissioning milestones.
• Oversee inspection, receiving, QA/QC, and turnover data.
• Interface with commissioning agents and operators for system readiness.

Skills

Construction logistics

Supply chain

Procurement support

Data center projects

Coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an OFCI Project Manager for our Data Center Group in LaPorte, IN. We are ideally seeking someone who has experience in construction logistics, supply chain, procurement support, or data center/mission critical project experience. The OFCI Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and executing all owner-furnished/contractor-installed (OFCI) equipment and materials for data center construction projects. This role ensures timely procurement, logistics coordination, installation readiness, storage, integration, and turnover of critical OFCI systems including electrical, mechanical, IT, and security infrastructure. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all OFCI scopes including procurement coordination, logistics, delivery, storage, installation readiness, and turnover
• Coordinate with owners, vendors, GC teams, MEP contractors, and site leadership
• Track long-lead equipment including generators, UPS, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, CRAHs, controls, and IT infrastructure
• Develop OFCI delivery schedules aligned with construction sequencing and commissioning milestones
• Manage logistics planning including site access, laydown, offsite storage, and material handling
• Oversee inspection, receiving, QA/QC, and condition verification upon delivery
• Coordinate installation readiness, staging, and interface management with trade partners
• Track OFCI documentation, warranties, serial numbers, asset registers, and turnover data
• Manage OFCI risk, schedule impacts, and mitigation planning
• Lead OFCI coordination meetings and reporting
• Interface with commissioning agents and operators for system readiness
• Support customs, import/export, and vendor logistics coordination where applicable
• Maintain OFCI dashboards, trackers, and reporting systems
• Support portfolio-level OFCI standardization and process improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of experience in construction logistics, supply chain, procurement support, or data center/mission critical project experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong understanding of data center equipment, long-lead procurement, and critical path logistics
• Experience with hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center delivery models
• Strong coordination, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-vendor equipment flows in high-reliability environments

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail]. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.