OFCI Manager

Location: 

Santa Teresa, NM, US El Paso, TX, US

Requisition ID: 178883 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: Cherne District 

Department: Field Operations 

Market: Industrial 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Kiewit is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented OFCI Manager to support our growing portfolio of Data Center construction projects. This role will be responsible for managing all aspects of Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed equipment and materials, ensuring timely coordination, delivery, and installation in alignment with project schedules and specifications. The OFCI Manager will be embedded on-site and serve as a key liaison between the owner, vendors, and construction teams.

District Overview

Kiewit Engineering Group, Inc is a full-service consulting and engineering firm serving the infrastructure and energy markets. Our combined staff of more than 3,700 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve industrial, transportation, power, water, mining, marine, building and oil, gas & chemical markets. Backed by over 140 years of construction experience, our construction-driven engineering focuses on constructability and safety in the earliest phases of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.

 

Our rapidly growing Industrial and Water Engineering Group, which includes mechanical, structural, architectural, electrical, controls, and process disciplines, is a multi-faceted and leading-edge division of Kiewit with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery. The Industrial Group projects span markets such as advanced technologies; mining, minerals and metals; process industries; industrial energy; drinking water; wastewater treatment and biosolids; desalination; and industrial water.

 

Location

This position will be based on-site in Santa Teresa, New Mexico once an individual onboards and supports pre-construction in Kansas City. 

Responsibilities

OFCI Coordination:

    • Manage the lifecycle of OFCI equipment from procurement through turnover.
    • Coordinate with owners, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and readiness for installation.
    • Maintain detailed tracking logs and documentation for all OFCI items.

On-Site Execution:

    • Oversee receipt, inspection, and storage of OFCI materials on-site.
    • Ensure proper handling and installation of OFCI equipment per manufacturer and project specifications.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to delivery delays, damage, or installation conflicts.

Stakeholder Communication:

    • Serve as the primary point of contact for OFCI-related matters on-site.
    • Facilitate regular coordination meetings with vendors, owners, and project teams.
    • Provide status updates and reporting to project leadership.

Documentation & Compliance:

    • Ensure all OFCI documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with project requirements.
    • Support commissioning and turnover processes by providing necessary OFCI documentation.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field experience preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in construction project coordination, preferably with OFCI or data center projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction logistics, vendor coordination, and equipment installation.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera, MS Project).
  • Willingness to travel and work on-site at project locations. #LI-KS23

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
 


There’s no limit to what you’ll work on at Cherne. With mechanical and heavy industrial projects across North America, you’ll be challenged and have more opportunities to grow from Day One.

At Cherne, you'll develop multidiscipline capabilities to grow your knowledge of self-performed construction services in areas like equipment, civil/structural, electrical, instrumentation and insulation work, in addition to the core mechanical services— all while helping people across the globe live better.

If you're looking for a career that can take you places, look no further.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.


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