Microsoft Preconstruction Manager 

United States, Arizona, Phoenix 

110932712

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (MCO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.

Preconstruction Managerfor US West and Canada.The person in this rolewill champion constructability considerations for prospective new datacentersites andconstruction planningthe design process following site acquisi

The PreconstructionManager willacross various planning and design functions, will be well-versed in the logistical requirements for efficient build execution, and shall serve as the ''voice of thethe project planning and design process.This personwill evaluatenew designswith the goalto increasetheir potential for efficientexecution, andwill be versed in various means and methods. This role is for an experienced builder who can offer guidance to others across a diverse project portfolio.

Duties will include:

• campus-based delivery solutions, reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information.
• Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects by makingtimelydata-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders.
• Attends andadvisesduring scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Collaborates and contributesneeded technical knowledgeto internal teams and GC/Subcontractors tomaintainthe corporate vision and goals for the project.
• Represents Microsoft as a safety leader andadvocateon all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk.
• Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics,dashboards,and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress.Advisesandmonitors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years experience in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• + years' experience working on datacenter projects.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until December 14, 2024.

Managing Resources

Oversees timely execution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts. Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion.

Vendor Selection

Reviews and approves vendor scope of work, design review of site and building plans, pay-application, and invoices.

Risk Mitigation

Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards, and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress. Suggests actions to support organizational and national safety goals.

Safety and Regulation

Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], or equivalent) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk. Conducts routine safety program, project, and contractor audits, and performs and participates in incident investigations.

Budget and Controls

Monitors the approved project budget, provides oversight, and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).

Financial Acumen

Creates and applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project. Applies influence, strategy, and decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manages change with clients, sponsors, and vendors.

Project Management

Drives campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities). Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions. Assists campus teams in establishing goals for project teams, assigning responsibilities, measuring performance, and seeking and delivering feedback to achieve timely results.

Change Management

Partners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g. Environmental, Real Estate, Legal, etc’) and shares updated process flow information with the project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase program cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.

Project Tracking

Assists with creating and reporting on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget.

Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.

Technical Acumen

Embody our