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.