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T5 Data Centers · 1 month ago

MEP Procurement Director

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

4+ years exp

T5 Data Centers is a solutions provider in the data center industry that integrates development, construction, and operations. The MEP Procurement Director is responsible for leading the procurement of major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment across all T5 projects, ensuring cost discipline and technical compliance while collaborating with various teams and vendors.

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Responsibilities

Lead procurement of major MEP equipment and maintain centralized oversight across all projects and purchasing channels

Collaborate with the Procurement department to stay current on MSAs, contracts, and TCO analysis for attic stock and warranty agreements

Build and sustain relationships with OEMs, distributors, and integrators while negotiating preferred pricing, delivery schedules, and performance guarantees

Establish and maintain unit cost benchmarks across regions and project types, and develop standardized contract structures to protect T5’s interests while preserving flexibility

Coordinate with Development, Construction, Engineering, and Legal teams to align procurement strategy with project goals

Serve as a key liaison with executive leadership on procurement decisions, vendor escalations, and equipment-related issues

Ensure all equipment meets technical specifications, warranty standards, and regulatory compliance requirements

Monitor market trends and supply chain risks to inform proactive sourcing and contingency planning

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

Collaborate with construction teams, OEMs, and commissioning agents to confirm proper startup procedures, validate installation per specifications, and verify equipment performance

Oversee vendor participation in integrated systems testing (IST) and functional performance verification, ensuring documentation, warranty activation, and punch list resolution prior to turnover

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

Maintain centralized logs of equipment serial numbers, commissioning status, and warranty terms, and provide regular updates to leadership on readiness, risks, and vendor accountability

Qualification

Procurement managementMEP systems knowledgeCost-control softwareConstruction managementNegotiation skillsProject management softwareMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

4+ years of procurement or cost management experience in construction, with general contracting experience required

Proficiency in cost-control and project management software (e.g., Procore, Sage, Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, PDF)

Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple vendors and cross-functional teams

Knowledge of MEP systems, technical specifications, and commissioning processes

Ability to travel frequently to project sites as required