Design Manager

📋 Description

• Oversee the design process for capital expenditure projects across CoreSite's facilities nationwide.

• Coordinate design schedules, deliverables from both internal and external stakeholders, changes in scope, and related budgets under the guidance of the Vice President of Development & Design.

• Keep up with emerging trends and new technologies relevant to upgrade and retrofit scenarios.

• Managed projects include retrofitting and infrastructure enhancements within operational data center facilities, repositioning of legacy buildings, planned phased interior buildouts, and large-scale retrofits.

• Assist in maintaining CoreSite’s OPR to incorporate lessons learned, market trends, and technological advancements.

• Prepare for and contribute to project kickoff meetings to establish project needs and constraints.

• Develop budgets and timelines for design and permitting activities; monitor against actuals and report discrepancies.

• Facilitate design meetings; ensure all scopes are clearly defined, delineated, and coordinated among design disciplines.

• Oversee the building permit process from design submission to 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 excel in a hybrid work setting, requiring at least two onsite days per week.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time across CoreSite's national portfolio, with potential for increased travel as project needs dictate.

• Strong understanding of building design processes, including code compliance, building systems, and space planning in occupied facilities.

• Proven knowledge of the design and construction challenges related to retrofit, remodel, and tenant improvement work in operational settings.

• Comfort navigating diverse jurisdictional requirements across various U.S. markets simultaneously.

• Familiarity with management procedures, budgeting, and program implementation.

• Ability to rapidly solve practical problems, manage multiple concurrent projects, and organize resources to ensure timely and budget-compliant work completion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting to various organizational levels.

• Proficient in reviewing vendor cost estimates and value engineering proposals for validity and alignment with project objectives.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to build relationships and partnerships across organizational boundaries.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organization and project management skills; capable of managing fast-paced, multiple projects while adhering to budgets and deadlines.

• Must have a solid understanding of efficient document control and retention processes.

• Strong leadership abilities and a high level of integrity.

• Exemplifies behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and core values.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of five years of design management or construction experience, with a significant focus on existing building retrofit, renovation, or tenant improvement projects; data center experience preferred.

• Proven experience in managing projects across multiple geographies or jurisdictions simultaneously.

• Strong knowledge of building permitting requirements for existing building modifications, remodels, and interior improvements.

• Experience in managing design consultants and coordinating cross-functional teams in fast-paced project environments.

• Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities.

🏝️ 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 savings account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan.

• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully covered by the company.

• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.

• First-day eligibility for a 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, featuring 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 leave for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave.

• Free parking or a company contribution towards a public transit pass.

• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, totaling up to $800 for the family.

• Wellness Incentive Program: Engage in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives.

• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend.

• Educational Reimbursement Program: Support for work-related learning and development with reimbursement for qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year.

• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and the opportunity to nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants.

• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to expedite student loan debt repayment.

• 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: 24/7 support for family, work, financial, 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 a referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility criteria.

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