Manager, Construction Procurement (1874)

CoreSite

13h

About The Position

As a member of the company’s Corporate Development team, the Construction Procurement Manager is responsible for project management of all aspects of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) Equipment and corresponding supply chains pertinent to Coresite’s active construction projects. This role will manage the procurement and delivery process from start to finish. Daily tasks include writing RFP’s, negotiating deals and contracts with vendors, reviewing/managing equipment submittals, delivery tracking, building and maintaining complex project budgets, and evaluating data center equipment designs. As a regional manager, you will be required to manage numerous projects simultaneously. Regular teamwork and coordination will be required with our external supply chain partners and numerous internal teams such as Construction, Accounting, Operations, and Legal.

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

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in data center, heavy industrial, or MEP-intensive construction

Responsibilities

Equipment Procurement and Management: 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, including but not limited to Medium Voltage Switchgear, Transformers, Chillers, Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), CRACs, Switchgear, PDUs, UPSs, RPP’s, Generators, and other electrical distribution gear.
Vendor and Supplier Management: Serve as the primary liaison between supply chain partners and internal stakeholders, communicating changes in product lead-times and costs.
Maintain and develop supplier relationships, negotiating the best-landed price with primary and secondary vendors as applicable.
Support the negotiation of complex requests for equipment and services from suppliers and subcontractors.
Project Coordination: 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.
Budget and Financial Management: 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.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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.
Negotiation and Contracts: Write RFPs and negotiate deals and contracts with vendors to secure the best terms and conditions.
Support the negotiation of complex equipment and service requests, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget constraints.
Additional Duties: 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.

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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