Microsoft Datacenter Construction Program Director 

United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee 

112134664

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The role of theDatacenter Construction Programrequires communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, background in datacenter design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, datacenter lease market experience, client representationroject level servicesThe person in this roleultimately responsiblefor the project delivery forThis roleis responsible fordelivering the program safely, on schedule, on or under budget with a high-level of qualityThe person in this role will be rproject meetsuidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices andearned drawn fromprojects as well as industry changing best practice.The DatacenterConstruction Programspecialty consultants to update and provide feedback Based on Design (BOD). Inthe deliveryGeneral Contractor (GC) andhis will result in effectiverelationship managementefficiency in cost management and projectThis personwill be an advocate for managing a safeConstruction Programthe corporate vision and goals for the Project.In addition, this position willbe responsible forcoordinating and reviewingvendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries and will clarify those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive chain. Other responsibilities include oversight and project controlsProject Expenditure Request, Professional Services Request, Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.Thi perosn willwork directly for theGlobal Senior Director of Construction.This leadersupports the strategic and tactical delivery of data center projectswithin the portfolio

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of progressive responsibility in development of Datacenter construction or other large, complicated infrastructure programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years experience working on data center projects. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
• Ability to build teams / manage large budgets / work effectively across teams / effectively manage schedules / equipment coordination and delivery and turnover processes.
• Experience managing large multi-faceted construction projects.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff.
• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams.
• Construction Health & Safety Knowledge.

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 September 26, 2024.

Business Processes:

• Create and maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions.
• Manage General Contractors GC(s) and vendor performance along with their integration with internal partners to ensure project delivery on time and on budget.
• Facilitate decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change as required.
• Apply influence, strategies, and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.

Communication:

• Effectively communicate key needs to the engineering, design, and sourcing teams.
• Regularly review cost and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) metrics, invoices, process/policy communications to client partners.
• Provide the project with a single point of contact for development, quality control and delivery.
• Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned.
• Attending scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report, as necessary.
• Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.
• Provide weekly project status reporting to DCD standards.

Accountability:

• Responsible for supporting senior Director on emergent issues and business critical events.
• Responsible for contributing to a safe & effective site culture.
• Responsible for development, managing, and reporting on safety, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Contribute to fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget.
• Work independently in support of the DCD project.

Vendor Management and contract compliance:

• Provide Vendor oversight and performance management by walking the construction sites daily.
• Preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP’s) and other project approval tools & templates.
• Review and approval of vendor scope of work, and design review of site and building plans.
• Validate vendor pay-application and invoice review and approval.
• Manage compliance with prior audit results and recommendations.

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