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Design Manager overseeing design processes for capital expenditure projects within CoreSite's nationwide facilities. Coordinating with stakeholders on retrofits, modifications, and interior improvements in data centers.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- Discounts: Discounts, cash back offers, and perks on thousands of brands
- LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videos
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