Minimum of 12 years of experience in supplier-facing technical coordination and oversight of industrial equipment, including HVAC systems, centrifugal chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, or packaged/skid systems.
Strong knowledge of data center cooling systems, centrifugal chillers, Modular Chiller Plants (MCP), and Dry Cooler configurations.
Experience managing technical interfaces between customers, equipment manufacturers, and internal engineering teams, including specification review, scope definition, interface boundaries, and responsibility alignment.
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings, including P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, electrical schematics, and I/O diagrams.
Proven experience managing project execution, supplier coordination, contract and commercial alignment, schedules, milestones, risk tracking, and issue resolution from pre-award through commissioning.
Strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional coordination skills, with experience working across engineering, procurement, quality, and supply chain teams.
Experience developing and qualifying suppliers, evaluating technical capabilities, and building long-term supplier relationships.
Ability to work effectively with Japanese stakeholders and in a global, cross-cultural environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship and must not be on time-limited visa status.