OFCI Integration Lead

Bird Construction

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in mission-critical or data center projects as OFCI manager, commissioning engineer, or similar role.
  • Strong knowledge of critical power and mechanical systems relevant to data centers.
  • Proven ability to coordinate across various teams in high-stress environments.
  • Experience integrating vendor testing with commissioning processes, beyond simply receiving equipment.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with commissioning frameworks (L1-L5) and operator specifications.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the OFCI equipment register for lifecycle tracking.
  • Coordinate OFCI activities across design, procurement, and commissioning teams to remove scope gaps.
  • Review OFCI vendor submissions focusing on commissioning and integration aspects.
  • Define and align factory and site acceptance test requirements with commissioning plans.
  • Embed OFCI readiness milestones in project schedules and commissioning plans.
  • Coordinate vendor roles during start-ups and tests to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Track and resolve OFCI-related issues with a cross-functional approach.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
  • Collaborative work environment with a dynamic team.
  • Involvement in high-impact projects that shape critical infrastructure.
Full Job Description
OFCI Integration Lead

The OFCI Integration Lead is responsible for the end to end technical and commissioning lifecycle of owner furnished, contractor installed (OFCI) equipment on major mission critical data centre projects. This role coordinates between design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring that OFCI systems (UPS, generators, chillers, CDUs, etc.) are delivered, fully integrated, testable, & ready for L1 6L3 commissioning.

What You Will Be Working On

Own and maintain the OFCI equipment register with full lifecycle visibility: specs, submittal status, FAT/SAT dates, delivery, installation, and commissioning readiness.

Coordinate OFCI activities with design, procurement, fab shop, field teams, and commissioning leads to eliminate scope gaps and misaligned expectations.

Review OFCI submittals and vendor documentation from a commissioning and integration perspective (testability, telemetry, alarms, controls interfaces, sequences of operation).

Define and align FAT (L1) and SAT/L2 requirements with commissioning plans; ensure critical behaviors and control points are tested at factory and re9verified on site.

Embed OFCI milestones and readiness gates in the commissioning plan and schedule, including prerequisites for L3, L4, and L5 participation as appropriate.

Coordinate vendor presence and responsibilities for start 6ups, L3/L4 tests, and IST, ensuring contractual and practical support for first 6of 6kind scenarios.

Track and drive resolution of OFCI 6related issues and defects (mis 6shipments, spec deviations, control incompatibilities, performance shortfalls) in collaboration with vendors, design, and site teams.

Provide clear & concise readiness reports into the overall commissioning status view.


What We Are Looking For

Strong understanding of mission 6critical power and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators, PDUs/RPPs, chillers, CDUs, busway, skids), and how they behave in data centre environments.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate across design, procurement, vendors, and field teams in a high 6pressure construction environment.

Experience integrating vendor testing (FAT/SAT) with commissioning programs, not just 3receiving equipment. 4

Comfort making go/no 6go decisions for tests based on technical readiness, not just schedule pressure, and backing them with facts.

Clear, direct communication style with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non 6technical stakeholders.

5+ years in data centre, industrial, or mission 6critical projects in roles such as OFCI manager, commissioning engineer, MEP coordinator, or vendor technical support.

Experience with formal commissioning frameworks (L1 6L5) and familiarity with large 6operator commissioning specs.

Ability to read and interpret single 6line diagrams, P&IDs, and controls/I/O lists.

Bachelor 2s degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical) or equivalent technical background.

Experience with project and Cx tools (Procore, CxAlloy, Facility Grid or similar).

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