OFCI Manager

OFCI Manager – Data Centres

On-Site| Data Centre Construction | Rotational Working

An established engineering and construction contractor is looking to appoint an experienced OFCI Manager to support the delivery of major Data Centre projects in Milan, Italy.

This is a senior project delivery appointment, offering responsibility for the coordination and management of Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) packages across large-scale Data Centre developments.

Working closely with the client, project management, engineering and commercial teams, you will oversee the planning, procurement coordination, delivery and installation of critical equipment and systems, ensuring all activities are aligned with the wider construction programme.

The position requires someone with strong project management capabilities, commercial awareness and experience coordinating complex technical packages within a Data Centre environment.

The Role

As OFCI Manager, you will take ownership of the delivery and coordination of designated OFCI packages, ensuring equipment procurement, vendor activities, logistics, installation and commissioning are effectively managed throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with internal project teams, clients, vendors, subcontractors and engineering stakeholders to ensure all equipment and associated works are delivered in line with project requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of OFCI package delivery from initial planning and procurement through to installation, testing and commissioning.

• Coordinating procurement schedules, equipment specifications, technical submissions and delivery requirements.

• Managing relationships with equipment manufacturers, vendors, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Working closely with engineering and design teams to ensure equipment specifications and technical requirements are aligned with project design.

• Developing and managing package execution plans, procurement schedules and delivery programmes.

• Coordinating equipment manufacturing, inspections, logistics, transportation and site delivery.

• Ensuring equipment deliveries are aligned with construction sequencing and installation requirements.

• Managing site installation activities, coordinating contractors and ensuring works are delivered safely and to specification.

• Monitoring programme performance, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective measures.

• Overseeing package budgets, cost control, forecasting and commercial performance.

• Managing variations, procurement risks and commercial issues in conjunction with the wider commercial team.

• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.

• Coordinating testing, commissioning, system integration and final handover activities.

• Preparing regular progress reports and communicating package status, risks and programme updates to senior project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Project Management, Package Management or OFCI delivery within the construction industry.

• Proven experience working on large-scale Data Centre projects.

• Understanding of Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment and associated delivery processes.

• Experience managing complex technical packages, procurement activities and subcontractor relationships.

• Strong understanding of construction programmes, project sequencing and site installation requirements.

• Experience coordinating vendors, suppliers, engineering teams and construction contractors.

• Commercially astute, with experience managing package budgets, cost control and project financial performance.

• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage competing project priorities.

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational abilities.

• Experience managing testing, commissioning and equipment handover within critical environments.

Location & Working Arrangements

The OFCI Manager position will be based on-site in Milan, Italy, supporting the delivery of a major Data Centre project.

Rotational working arrangements are available, with options including:

• 3 weeks on / 1 week off

• 10 days on / 4 days off

• 23 days on / 5 days off<