Construction Manager - Ofci

Crusoe · Data AI · Warrenton, MO - US · Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG)

This role is for an OFCI Manager responsible for the end-to-end delivery and integration of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed equipment for hyperscale data center campuses. The role involves managing the lifecycle of critical assets, strategic logistics, technical coordination, QA/QC, stakeholder alignment, modular system integration, risk mitigation, and operational handoff. The ideal candidate has experience in mission-critical data center or heavy industrial construction, deep technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, and proficiency with construction management tools.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of critical OFCI assets, overseeing everything from initial factory testing through final onsite installation, startup, and commissioning.
  2. Track procurement milestones and delivery schedules using a Master Equipment Log and JIT strategies to ensure zero impact on the construction critical path.
  3. Review submittments and BIM coordination files to validate equipment footprints, weights, clearances, and connection points, ensuring perfect integration with the building's shell.
  4. Lead onsite receiving, rigorous inspections, and damage assessments, while verifying all technical documentation and spare parts are accounted for upon arrival.
  5. Act as the central point of contact for equipment vendors and MEP trades, facilitating seamless communication from factory testing through Level 3 and Level 4 commissioning.

Skills

Required

  • 5–8 years of direct experience in mission-critical data center or heavy industrial construction environments
  • Deep technical knowledge of large-scale electrical and mechanical systems, specifically switchgear, UPS, backup generators, chilled water systems, and CRAH/CRAC units
  • Proven track record of coordinating long-lead, owner-furnished equipment within active, fast-paced construction schedules
  • High proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Procore, BIM 360, and scheduling software like Primavera P6 or MS Project
  • Ability to work hands-on on active job sites while effectively managing diverse stakeholders, including vendors, trades, and internal engineering teams
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Nice to have

  • Possession of a PMP (Project Management Professional) or LEED AP certification
  • 8+ years of experience specifically within hyperscale data center environments
  • Experience with innovative cooling or power technologies that reduce the carbon footprint of digital infrastructure
  • Specialized experience in the design-build or installation of modular/prefabricated power and cooling skids

What the JD emphasized

  • mission-critical data center or heavy industrial construction environments
  • large-scale electrical and mechanical systems
  • long-lead, owner-furnished equipment within active, fast-paced construction schedules