Director of Construction, West Region

CoreSite, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 171,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

401(k) with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

CoreSite is seeking a Director of Construction to lead a team of Construction Project Managers and oversee a portfolio of capital projects across multiple markets. You will drive delivery excellence, governance, and strategic initiatives while ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and budget discipline.

The role requires 10+ years in construction management, CSA/MEP experience, and a strong track record with data-center projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
• 5+ years managing project managers or construction professionals.
• Experience managing CSA and MEP construction.
• Data center experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of Construction Project Managers.
• Directly manage large-scale, high-value construction projects.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, commissioning, and turnover.
• Manage staffing, workload balancing, and resource allocation across markets.
• Escalate risks, schedule impacts, and budget variances to executives.
• Establish PM standards, governance, reporting, and stage-gate reviews.
• Lead executive project reviews and portfolio reporting.
• Support capital planning, forecasting, and long-range development.
• Oversee pre-construction, bidding, contractor selection, and closeout.
• Collaborate with internal groups on business cases and approvals.
• Track portfolio KPIs including budget, schedule, safety, and delivery.
• Develop succession plans for Project Managers.
• Drive process improvements and cost optimization.
• Promote CoreSite culture and values.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Data center construction

CSA construction

MEP construction

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

BlueBeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

BlueBeam

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

About CoreSite:

CoreSite 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, CoreSite is a place to make an impact.

Director of Construction:

As a member of the company's Corporate Development team, the Director of Construction is responsible for leading a team of Construction Project Managers while directly managing assigned capital construction projects and a broader portfolio of strategic initiatives. The Director provides leadership, governance, oversight, and execution across development, expansion, redevelopment, and customer deployment initiatives while ensuring successful project delivery and team performance.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, mentor, develop, and manage a team of Construction Project Managers.
• Directly manage large-scale, high-value, and strategically significant construction projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, commissioning, and turnover across assigned projects and portfolio activities.
• Manage PM staffing, workload balancing, and resource allocation across multiple markets and projects.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for project delivery risks, schedule impacts, budget variances, and contractor performance issues.
• Establish project management standards, governance processes, reporting requirements, and stage-gate reviews.
• Lead executive-level project reviews and portfolio reporting.
• Support annual capital planning, forecasting, and long-range development initiatives.
• Oversee all construction phases including pre-construction, bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and closeout.
• Collaborate with internal business groups to develop business cases and support project approvals.
• Track portfolio KPIs including budget, schedule, safety, commissioning readiness, and customer delivery.
• Develop succession plans and career development pathways for Project Managers.
• Drive process improvements, lessons learned, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Promote and demonstrate behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and values.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience leading and developing project management teams.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical facilities and construction in live operating environments.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale data center, infrastructure, or mission-critical projects.
• Deep understanding of permitting, entitlement, design, procurement, and construction management processes.
• Expertise in commercial construction contracts and equipment procurement agreements.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and teams simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in BlueBeam, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing project managers or construction professionals.
• Experience managing CSA and MEP construction required.
• Data center experience strongly preferred.

Travel:

• Extensive travel (as required - up to two weeks per month)

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 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 $170,800 and $192,800. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Job Post Timeline:

This position is expected to be open for applications for 30 days.

Benefits:

• Medical coverage starting day one, plus dental, vision, telemedicine, HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Starting 16 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, floating holidays and additional paid time for volunteering, family care, parental leave and other life events.
• Free parking or public transportation support.

Additional Perks:

• Up to $800 annually in wellness reimbursements and up to $450 in wellness incentives.
• $100 monthly technology stipend.
• Up to $5,250 annually in educational reimbursement plus LinkedIn Learning.
• Up to $5,000 annually in charitable donation matching.
• Financial coaching and student loan support.
• Family planning, mental health, and caregiving support.
• Pet insurance, employee discounts and cash back offers.

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 drug 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.

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