On-Site Capital Equipment Procurement Lead

Cumming Group; 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

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