Manager, Construction Procurement; Central Region

Description About Core Site:

Core Site is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed.

With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, Core Site is a place to make an impact.

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 Core Site’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.

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 Core Site’s culture…