OFE Manager
TW Constructors (TWC)
Full Time
St. Louis, Mo.
The Role:
The OFE Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all owner-furnished equipment activities throughout the construction lifecycle of large-scale hyperscale data center projects. This position provides leadership, planning, and coordination across project management, engineering, procurement, logistics, subcontractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to ensure critical equipment is delivered, inspected, installed, tested, and turned over in accordance with project schedules, specifications, budgets, and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all owner-furnished equipment (OFE) operations, including procurement coordination, logistics, delivery scheduling, receiving, inspections, storage, installation readiness, and final turnover.
- Provide leadership and oversight to OFE engineers, coordinators, logistics personnel, and supporting project teams to ensure efficient equipment management and accountability.
- Collaborate with owners, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, superintendents, and engineering teams to align equipment procurement, delivery, and installation with construction schedules and project milestones.
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive OFE management plans, procurement tracking systems, delivery schedules, equipment inventories, and installation readiness reports.
- Oversee equipment receiving, inspection, and inventory control processes to ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
- Manage equipment logistics, transportation, off-site storage, material handling, and distribution across large-scale data center campuses and multiple construction phases.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment shortages, procurement delays, damaged materials, delivery discrepancies, and logistical challenges that could impact project schedules or budgets.
- Oversee coordination and installation readiness of critical data center equipment, including electrical switchgear, transformers, generators, UPS systems, cooling equipment, and associated infrastructure.
- Partner with QA/QC teams to ensure equipment inspections, deficiency management, corrective actions, and documentation meet owner requirements and established quality standards.
- Collaborate with commissioning teams to ensure equipment readiness, support Level 2 through Level 5 (L2-L5) commissioning activities, and coordinate successful testing and operational turnover.
- Utilize project management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and scheduling software to monitor equipment status, project progress, and performance.
- Lead OFE coordination meetings, procurement reviews, logistics planning, and equipment readiness discussions to identify risks, resolve conflicts, and maintain project schedules.
- Monitor OFE-related costs, logistics expenses, storage requirements, vendor performance, and potential financial impacts while supporting project budget objectives.
- Establish and enforce OFE management procedures, safety protocols, manufacturer requirements, and quality standards to ensure consistent execution across project sites.
- Oversee accurate equipment documentation, including receiving reports, inspection records, shipping documents, warranties, installation verification, commissioning records, and final turnover packages.
- Provide regular reporting to project leadership and ownership regarding equipment procurement status, delivery forecasts, installation readiness, project risks, and corrective action plans.
- Support project leadership with strategic planning, resource allocation, schedule recovery, process improvements, and coordination across multiple projects and affiliated companies.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with owners, equipment manufacturers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal project teams to promote collaboration, accountability, and successful project delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- Experience in Procore, Bluebeam, and other related construction software.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner
- Self-motivated and forward-thinking, with sound decision-making abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Travel Requirement: Projects are located nationwide. Extensive travel and on-site project assignments are required based on company and operational needs.
Career Growth
• Take on challenging design/build projects in commercial and industrial construction.
• Opportunities for advancement through mentorship and hands-on learning.
Comprehensive Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Life insurance
• Additional benefits for employees and their families
Headquarters Perks
• In-office gym
• Personal training sessions
• Yoga classes
• Massage therapist
• Game room
Company Culture
• Collaborative, innovative, and people-centered
• Strong focus on safety, work-life balance, and professional development
• Team activities and wellness programs supporting both physical and mental health
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
