Onsite Major Capital Equipment Lead

Cumming Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking an on-site Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Field Coordinator to manage the full lifecycle of major equipment on large-scale projects. You will coordinate between procurement, design, construction, commissioning, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and installation.

Ideal candidates bring deep MEL, OFCI/CFCI, and procurement knowledge, plus strong risk management and cross-team communication. A Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degrees preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee major capital equipment activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• 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.
• 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 OFCI, CFCI, and subcontractor-provided equipment.
• Track milestones: submittals, approvals, production slots, FAT/OAT, tests, shipping, and turnover.
• 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, and disputes.

Skills

Capital equipment procurement

Project delivery processes

Master Equipment Lists (MEL)

OFCI / CFCI knowledge

Contract administration

FAT / OAT coordination

Risk identification and mitigation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Cumming Group is seeking an on-site Major Capital Equipment (MCE) Field Coordinator to manage the full lifecycle of major equipment on large-scale projects. You will coordinate between procurement, design, construction, commissioning, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and installation.

Ideal candidates bring deep MEL, OFCI/CFCI, and procurement knowledge, plus strong risk management and cross-team communication. A Bachelor's degree is required; advanced degrees preferred.