CoreSite

Manager, Construction Procurement

CoreSite

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprocurementRFP writingcontract negotiationbudget managementequipment submittalselectrical single-line diagramsmechanical riser diagramsdata analysisinventory planning
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsproblem-solvingteam collaborationflexibilityaccountabilitybusiness acumenautonomous work
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management