Manager, Construction Procurement

Role Overview

• Manage project management of all aspects of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) Equipment and corresponding supply chains pertinent to Coresite’s active construction projects
• Manage the procurement and delivery process from start to finish
• Write RFP’s, negotiate deals and contracts with vendors, review/manage equipment submittals, delivery tracking, build and maintain complex project budgets, and evaluate data center equipment designs
• Manage numerous projects simultaneously; regular teamwork and coordination with external supply chain partners and internal teams such as Construction, Accounting, Operations, and Legal
• Autonomously drive equipment submittals from inception to completion
• Manage electrical single-line diagrams, mechanical riser diagrams, and product specifications for multiple projects
• Competitively bid and procure various types of mechanical and electrical equipment
• Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price with primary and secondary vendors
• Support the negotiation of complex requests for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors
• Analyze project schedules to determine on-site equipment delivery dates and ensure timely delivery
• Schedule and coordinate on-site start-up and commissioning support services from vendors
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency of specifications and operational requirements
• Maintain complex project budgets, ensuring all purchases are appropriately costed to a project
• Support Finance and Accounting teams with invoicing issues, cash flow forecasts, and budget reconciliation
• Manage and support equipment inventory planning efforts and forecasting
• Work closely with engineering and sales teams to address client requests and design changes
• Coordinate the approval and release of necessary equipment according to the construction schedule
• Drive project-level tasks and milestones assigned by the construction project management team
• Write RFPs and negotiate deals and contracts with vendors
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and core values
• Assist in developing the department’s road-map to be able to scale with the company’s growth and expansion

Requirements

• Flexibility to travel up to 25%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Technical aptitude of mechanical and electrical systems
• Knowledge of construction management processes
• Aptitude to learn quickly and drive things to closure autonomously
• Strong business acumen and commercial contract experience
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques
• Superb communication skills and the ability to comfortably present technical data to executive level leadership
• Ability to balance technical feasibility with financial viability, blending innovative problem-solving with practical, financially sound decision-making to drive strategic outcomes
• Effective at working cross-functionally and collaboratively across departments in a team-oriented environment
• Strong work ethic with accountability to deadlines and high standards for deliverables
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role, demonstrating expertise in related functions
• Preferred experience in data center, heavy industrial, or MEP-intensive construction

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

Additional Perks

• 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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