Onsite Equipment Supply Chain Manager – Data Center Construction

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Abput the role

At Turner & Townsend , we deliver better outcomes for our clients by providing expert program, project, and cost management services across the world's most complex projects. The Onsite Equipment Supply Chain Manager – Data Center Construction is responsible for leading onsite supply chain operations for owner-furnished, contractor-furnished, and critical long-lead equipment supporting data center construction programs. This role oversees equipment logistics, vendor coordination, delivery planning, inventory management, installation readiness, and supply chain risk mitigation to ensure materials and equipment are available when needed to support safe and efficient project execution.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex equipment supply chains in mission-critical, industrial, advanced technology, or large-scale construction environments and possess strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.

What you'll do

• Lead onsite supply chain operations supporting data center construction projects and programs.

• Manage the planning, tracking, logistics, delivery, storage, and installation readiness of critical equipment and materials.

• Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, vendors, freight providers, and project teams to maintain alignment with project schedules and milestones.

• Monitor equipment procurement status, manufacturing progress, shipping schedules, and delivery forecasts.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that could impact project cost, schedule, or operational objectives.

• Oversee inventory management, warehouse operations, material tracking, and equipment receiving processes.

• Ensure accurate documentation of equipment status, inventories, deliveries, inspections, and turnover requirements.

• Coordinate site logistics activities, including laydown yards, staging areas, and material movement planning.

• Support installation sequencing and readiness reviews to ensure equipment is available when required.

• Facilitate issue resolution related to transportation, customs, damages, shortages, schedule delays, and supplier performance.

• Develop and maintain supply chain dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators.

• Ensure compliance with project quality, safety, security, and operational standards.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain, logistics, and equipment management processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, equipment coordination, procurement, or construction operations.

• Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, advanced technology, industrial, or large-scale construction projects preferred.

• Strong knowledge of equipment logistics, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and material controls.

• Experience managing owner-furnished equipment (OFE), contractor-furnished equipment (CFE), and long-lead procurement programs.

• Ability to interpret construction schedules and coordinate equipment delivery requirements with project milestones.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Power BI, and project management systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience working in fast-paced, onsite construction environments with multiple concurrent priorities.

• APICS, CPSM, PMP, CSCMP, or other relevant certifications are preferred.

Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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