MEP Procurement Director

Description

• Lead procurement of major MEP equipment and maintain centralized oversight across all projects and purchasing channels
• Build and sustain relationships with OEMs, distributors, and integrators while negotiating preferred pricing, delivery schedules, and performance guarantees
• Serve as point of contact for equipment-related delays, failures, or non-conformance, driving resolution with vendors and internal teams to protect schedule and operational integrity
• Serve as a key liaison with executive leadership on procurement decisions, vendor escalations, and equipment-related issues
• Collaborate with the Procurement department to stay current on MSAs, contracts, and TCO analysis for attic stock and warranty agreements
• Ensure all equipment meets technical specifications, warranty standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Coordinate with Development, Construction, Engineering, and Legal teams to align procurement strategy with project goals
• Maintain centralized logs of equipment serial numbers, commissioning status, and warranty terms, and provide regular updates to leadership on readiness, risks, and vendor accountability
• Oversee vendor participation in integrated systems testing (IST) and functional performance verification, ensuring documentation, warranty activation, and punch list resolution prior to turnover
• Takes ownership of all success & failure of projects and team members
• Collaborate with construction teams, OEMs, and commissioning agents to confirm proper startup procedures, validate installation per specifications, and verify equipment performance
• Maintain end-to-end visibility of major MEP equipment from procurement through delivery, installation, and commissioning
• Implement tracking systems to monitor manufacturing progress, shipping milestones, and site arrival dates
• Establish and maintain unit cost benchmarks across regions and project types, and develop standardized contract structures to protect T5’s interests while preserving flexibility
• Monitor market trends and supply chain risks to inform proactive sourcing and contingency planning

Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently to project sites as required
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in cost-control and project management software (e.g., Procore, Sage, Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, PDF)
• Continuous improvement mindset to participate and drive Company initiatives
• 4+ years of procurement or cost management experience in construction, with general contracting experience required; data center or MEP experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of MEP systems, technical specifications, and commissioning processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus eligibility
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• PTO & paid holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance