Development & Design Manager - West (1711)

About Coresite

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

Development & Design Manager

As a member of the Corporate Development team, the Development & Design Manager manages the design process of capital expenditure projects starting at the pre-design phase and continuing through the issuance of a building permit.  This role supports project oversight by coordinating design timelines, deliverables from internal and/or external stakeholders, scope changes, and associated budgets under the direction of the Senior Director of Development & Design.  The manager plays a key role in aligning project designs with broader business objectives, customer requirements, and operational strategies.

Additionally, this position assists with the periodic evaluation of CoreSite’s standard Owner’s Project Requirements (“OPRs”) as market factors and new technologies dictate the need for changes to our product.  In the spirit of “Innovation for Improvement” the Manager stays abreast of emerging trends and new technologies that could be applied to future developments.  Additionally, this role assists or leads process improvement efforts and interdepartmental coordination.

Duties

Projects may include the following types across new and existing sites:

• Ground-up development of new data center facilities.
• Redevelopment or upgrades of existing properties into state-of-the-art data centers.
• Expansion of data centers and critical infrastructure within current facilities or on existing sites.
• Large-scale customer fit-outs and retrofits to support occupancy and deployment requirements.
• Project Feasibility and Due Diligence:
• Assist with potential land and/or facility acquisitions by performing or procuring due diligence design and engineering services and test fits.
• Research and interpret zoning and planning ordinances.
• Standards and Processes:
• Assist with maintaining and evolving the OPRs to reflect lessons learned, market trends, and technological advancements.
• Capture lessons learned from each project and refine processes accordingly.
• Help develop or refine processes related to design documentation, review cycles, and drawing management.
• Design Management:
• Assist with preparing for and supporting project kickoff meetings with internal stakeholders to define project needs and goals.
• Draft budgets and schedules for design and permitting activities.
• Support the tracking of design budgets and schedules under guidance from the Senior Director.
• Facilitate initial and regularly occurring design meetings.
• Review, for accuracy and clear assignment of action items, all meeting notes and minutes published by stakeholders.
• Ensure all owner-furnished equipment is accurately specified and integrated in design deliverables.
• Ensure all scopes are clearly identified and delineated.
• Ensure design consultants comply with OPRs.
• Ensure permit packages are comprehensive in order to minimize responses to building departments.
• Ensure bid set packages are comprehensive to minimize orders during construction.
• Coordinate multi-phase design reviews to ensure timely stakeholder input and approvals.
• Facilitate meetings with local government officials and utilities to better understand the approvals required to obtain required permits.
• Manage and work with design partners (architects, engineers, etc.) to develop design documentation for projects.
• Assist with procuring design and/or permitting phase services.
• Foster working relationships with design partners and monitor workloads and work quality.
• Manage design vendors and consultants within contract scope and timelines.
• Coordinate with the Senior Director and external consultants to process and communicate changes in scope of service requests.
• Entitlement and Permitting Management:
• Support the entitlement strategy, including zoning approvals, land use permits, and coordination with external consultants and local agencies, to secure required development approvals.
• Research, interpret, and apply jurisdictional zoning, planning, and land use codes to inform design and permitting strategies.
• Support the management of the building permit process from design submission through final permit issuance, coordinating directly with local authorities, third-party permit expeditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely approvals.
• Oversee and coordinate third-party consultants including civil engineers, architects, and expeditors, to sure permit application packages are accurate, complete, and aligned with jurisdictional subtotal requirements.
• Track all permitting milestones and proactively mitigate risks to project schedules stemming from comments from jurisdictional authorities, delays, or re-submittal cycles.
• Support the identification, planning, and procurement of regulatory permits such as air quality permits, environmental approvals, and other required federal, state, or local agency authorizations.
• Engage directly with governmental and utility representatives to understand evolving permitting requirements and advocate for streamlined approvals when feasible.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders:
• Support vendor onboarding and contract execution by coordinating with the Legal and Procurement departments.
• Work with the Construction department to budget design iterations and perform cost analyses of various design options.
• Work with the Construction, Engineering, Operations, General Management, IT, Network Operations, Product, and Security departments to ensure their inputs are properly incorporated into designs.
• Provide design documentation and context to Construction Project Managers at handoff and assist with questions throughout construction.
• Attend final punch list site visits at project close outs and turnovers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment that consists of at least two onsite days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 15% of the time, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve.
• Ability to work closely with clients while managing and producing within a team.
• Knowledge of building design, development, construction, and project management processes and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of building design processes, including but not limited to code compliance and development of building systems and spaces.
• Strong working knowledge of management procedures, budgeting, training, and program implementation.
• Ability to solve practical problems quickly, handle multiple tasks, and organize resources to ensure work is completed on time and on budget.
• Written and oral communication skills required with the ability to present to various levels of the organization as well as to clients.  Must be able to clearly communicate both orally and in writing.
• Able to review vendor costs estimates and value engineering proposals for validity.
• The ability to effectively interface with all management and staff levels across organizational lines, including other client business units.
• Excellent analytical skills and success at building team relationships and partnerships across organizational lines.
• Must be focused and able to manage fast-paced, multiple projects with strict adherence to budgets and deadlines.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organization and project management skills.
• Must understand efficient document control and retention processes.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and have a high degree of integrity.

• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of real estate development, design management, or construction experience (data center experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of entitlement, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing design consultants and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel regionally.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the job’s essential functions.  Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the job’s duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Ability to travel is required.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $80,000 - $115,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• 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

Additional Perks

• 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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• LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videos

General Statements -

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel dlrug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

California Applicants - Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 4-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

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