Job Description

• Manage the design process for capital expenditure projects across CoreSite's existing facilities nationwide
• Coordinate design timelines, deliverables from internal and external stakeholders, scope changes, and associated budgets under the direction of the Vice President of Development & Design
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and new technologies applicable to upgrade and retrofit scenarios
• Projects managed include retrofits and infrastructure upgrades within operating data center facilities, legacy building repositions, planned phased interior buildouts, and large-scale retrofits
• Assist with maintaining CoreSite’s OPR to reflect lessons learned, market trends, and technological advancements
• Prepare for and support project kickoff meetings to define project needs and constraints
• Draft budgets and schedules for design and permitting activities; track against actuals and report variances
• Facilitate design meetings; ensure all scopes are clearly identified, delineated, and coordinated across design disciplines
• Manage the building permit process from design submission through final permit issuance
• Provide periodic design and engineering due diligence support for potential facility acquisitions
• Collaborate with stakeholders within the organization, including Construction, Engineering, Operations, and General Management

Requirements

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment consisting of at least two onsite days per week
• Flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time across CoreSite's national portfolio, with the potential for increased travel as project demands require
• Strong knowledge of building design processes, including code compliance, building systems, and space planning within occupied facilities
• Demonstrated understanding of the design and construction challenges associated with retrofit, remodel, and tenant improvement work in operational environments
• Comfort navigating diverse jurisdictional requirements across multiple U.S. markets simultaneously
• Working knowledge of management procedures, budgeting, and program implementation
• Ability to solve practical problems quickly, handle multiple concurrent projects, and organize resources to ensure work is completed on time and on budget
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to present to various levels of the organization
• Able to review vendor cost estimates and value engineering proposals for validity and alignment with project intent
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to build team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines
• Detail-oriented with strong organization and project management skills; able to manage fast-paced, multiple projects with strict adherence to budgets and deadlines
• Must understand efficient document control and retention processes
• Strong leadership skills and a high degree of integrity
• Promotes and demonstrates behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and core values
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• At least five years of design management or construction experience, with meaningful focus on existing building retrofit, renovation, or tenant improvement projects; data center experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing projects across multiple geographies or jurisdictions simultaneously
• Strong understanding of building permitting requirements for existing building modifications, remodels, and interior improvements
• Experience managing design consultants and coordinating cross-functional teams in fast-paced project environments
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays
• Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
• Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
• Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption, and surrogacy
• Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
• Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care
• Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
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