Field Coordinator
Vantage is looking for a Field Coordinator to serve as the boots-on-the-ground leader for all OFCI (owner-furnished contractor-installed) equipment for data center construction in Port Washington, Wisconsin. This role is focused on driving day-to-day activities for equipment delivery, tracking, staging, inspections, and technical support, while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule performance. The OFCI equipment lead will be the go-to site lead for contractors and internal stakeholders alike.
Essential Job Functions :
Vendor and Supplier Management :
- Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price.
Project Coordination :
Analyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates.Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services.Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements.Site Leadership / Project Coordination :
Serve as the on-site liaison for all OFCI-related field activities.Drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team.Support commissioning and project turnover by ensuring all construction deliverables are complete and compliant.Maintain accountability of trade partners in the field through daily interface, punch-list tracking, and coordination meetings.Work closely with commissioning teams, operations, engineering, and vendor partners to ensure cohesive on-site execution for equipment startup and commissioning.Schedule Management :
Support the weekly and daily delivery schedules for OFCI equipment.Provide real-time updates to project leadership on schedule status, risk items, and site performance.Quality Control :
Ensure that equipment inspections are completed timely and recorded properly.Support the OFCI Procurement manager by ensuring that contractors communicate equipment issues.Oversee staged OFCI equipment to ensure proper storage and maintenance prior to installation.Safety Enforcement :
Champion job site safety through daily walks, safety meetings, and enforcement of all health and safety policies.Additional Duties :
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.Job Requirements : Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Procurement, Engineering, or related field.3+ years of experience in a supply chain, procurement, or construction.Data Center or industrial equipment experience is strongly preferred.Experience with construction and supplier contracts.Skills :
Proven ability to lead subcontractors, manage site logistics, and maintain control over fast-paced, high-pressure environments.Understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) equipment and field installations.OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training preferred.Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.Ability to read construction documents, interpret schedules, and manage field activities with minimal supervision.Strong organizational and project management skills.Technical aptitude of mechanical and electrical systems.Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time.Physical Demands and Special Requirements :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details :
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, and participation in a 401k program that includes company match.Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer