OFCI Vendor Manager Electrical

Praetorian Power Protection Llc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Per diem

Sick leave

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Job summary

Praetorian Power Protection Llc in Fargo, ND seeks an OFCI Manager to lead strategic planning, procurement tracking, and logistics for owner-procured mission-critical equipment. You will manage FAT milestones, lead-time control, and site turnover to contractors and commissioning teams.

The role requires extensive data center infrastructure knowledge, OEM coordination, and a track record of Just-in-Time deliveries, with a comprehensive benefits package and strong career growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years managing construction logistics, equipment procurement, or project engineering for mission-critical facilities.
• Direct, proven experience with major data center OEMs (e.g., Schneider Electric, Eaton, Vertiv, Caterpillar, Cummins, ABB).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational liaison between OEMs, internal supply chain teams, and site construction managers.
• Oversee production tracking, FAT, and lead-time milestones for power and cooling infrastructure.
• Align vendor production and shipping with the master schedule to execute Just-in-Time site deliveries.
• Coordinate heavy-haul freight, rigging, customs clearance, and secure staging.
• Manage site receiving, chain-of-custody handoffs, and turnover to GC and trades.
• Track commissioning through SAT, warranty start dates, spare parts, and defect claims.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics coordination

Vendor management

Data center infrastructure knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Procore

BIM 360

Job description

Position OverviewThe OFCI Manager leads the strategic planning, procurement tracking, logistics management, site receiving, and operational handoff of owner-procured, high-value mission-critical equipment. In hyperscale and colocation data center builds, vital electrical and mechanical infrastructure—such as backup generators, switchgear, UPS systems, chillers, and transformers—is sourced directly by the owner to secure lead times and scale pricing. This role ensures that all OFCI assets arrive on-site on schedule, undamaged, fully tested, and seamlessly transferred to general contractors and commissioning teams.What We OfferCompetitive hourly rateGuaranteed $5 \\times 10$ work schedule (the final 10 hours paid at overtime rates)7-day-a-week per diem15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus a floating holidayPaid Sick Leave11 Paid HolidaysComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside voluntary ancillary coverage401(k) retirement plan with company matchAccelerated career growth opportunities within mission-critical infrastructureMission-Critical Supply Chain & Vendor ManagementServe as the primary operational liaison between long-lead equipment manufacturers (OEMs), internal supply chain teams, and site construction managers.Oversee production tracking, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and lead-time milestones for critical power and cooling infrastructure (e.g., MV/LV switchgear, CRAHs/AHUs, battery storage systems, and backup generators).Ensure OEMs submit accurate technical submittals, BIM models, and wiring/piping schematics to engineering and contractor teams well ahead of scheduled delivery.Logistics & Schedule SynchronizationBuild and maintain a real-time OFCI Equipment Master Tracking Matrix to monitor asset status from manufacturing through transit, site arrival, equipment setting, and energization.Align vendor production and shipping schedules with the master construction schedule (Primavera P6) to execute \"Just-in-Time\" site deliveries, mitigating site congestion and eliminating double-handling.Coordinate heavy-haul freight, specialized rigging, customs clearance (where applicable), and secure staging at off-site consolidation warehouses.Site Receiving, Chain-of-Custody & TurnoverManage rigorous site-level arrival protocols, shipping damage inspections, and formal chain-of-custody handoffs to General Contractors and trade partners.Ensure contractors properly store, protect, and maintain strict climate-control requirements for sensitive electrical and cooling equipment prior to pad setting and utility hookup.Identify and resolve interface discrepancies between OFCI equipment and contractor-installed interconnecting systems (e.g., raceways, piping, controls, and structural pads).Quality, Commissioning & Warranty IntegrationPartner closely with QA/QC and Commissioning (Cx) teams to track pre-functional checklists (PFCs), equipment startup sequences, and vendor technician schedules for Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).Coordinate vendor field support, field modifications, technical service bulletins, and factory technicians throughout the Level 1–5 commissioning lifecycle.Manage initial warranty start dates, spare parts inventories, and preliminary defect claims between OEMs and general contractors.Qualifications & Technical RequirementsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent professional industry experience.Professional Experience:Minimum of 5 years managing construction logistics, equipment procurement, or project engineering for mission-critical facilities (such as Data Centers, Semiconductor Fabs, or High-Tech Industrial plants).Direct, proven experience working with major data center OEMs (e.g., Schneider Electric, Eaton, Vertiv, Caterpillar, Cummins, ABB).Technical Knowledge:Comprehensive understanding of data center MEP infrastructure, including UPS systems, emergency generators, medium and low-voltage switchgear, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and transformers.Familiarity with commissioning phases (Levels 1–5) and advanced project controls/tracking platforms (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, BIM 360, Layer, Tableau, or Power BI).