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Microsoft Lead EPC Integrated Planner / Scheduler 
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne 
247071411

16.07.2024

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the world’s largest cloud infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our Global Project Controls team supports the delivery of CO+I’s mission and vision as the trusted advisors that deliver a definitive, responsive, andproject controls program to all business areas via the industry’s best people, work processes, systems, and tools.We are composed of project management professionals who are committed to providing timely delivery of cost and schedule solutions to positively affect project outcomes.our culture every day.

site in Australia. The employee will provide integrated planning and schedule management services for the campus. They willbe requiredto develop and analyzetotally integratedengineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) schedules. Recommend solutions or recovery plans to schedule or cost impact or delays. Required weekly and monthly reporting as assigned.

tools such as Master Schedules, Risk Framework, Quality Checklists and Schedule Health Scorecards, and are hands-on with the PMs in the field, and with the General Contractor with our tools and analysis.  This results in Schedule Predictability driving overall delivery efficiencies.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empowerand collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

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Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND10+ years related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in planning medium sized capital projects in datacenter, oil and gas or chemicals (or related process industry). This experience should specifically include engineering and procurement, with specific examples of integrated construction planning.
  • Excellent understanding of Project Planning, Earned Value Management and Key Commodity Tracking.
  • Excellent skills inOracle P6project planning software
  • Familiarity with Risk Schedule Analysis.
  • Ability to analyze EPC plans/schedule andprovidedeep insights into trends, issues, mitigations.
  • Good verbal, written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
  • Experience in managing teams and working collaboratively with cross-functional groups.

Other Requirements:

to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirementsfor this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will beto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong familiarity with CPM schedulingmethodology.
  • Ability to present data from a detailed to high-level depending on audience.
  • Experience with Data Center construction programs.

Planning

  • Help develop Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) including timelines and dependencies for large-scale datacenter construction projects.
  • Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, procurement, and construction to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time.
  • Monitor project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential issues.
  • Work with clients to understand their needs and ensure project outcomes meet their expectations.
  • Develop andmaintainrelationships with key stakeholders
  • Continuously improve project management processes and tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

General ContractorConstruction ScheduleBaseline Management

  • GCand Sub-Contractor vendors.
  • Work closely with the Regional PlanningLeadto ensure theGCBaseline Schedule meets the standards and requirements defined within the DIV1 Specification.
  • Complete theGCBaseline Evaluation process and provide recommendations.
  • Carry out theGC ProposalSchedule Evaluations and provide evaluation narrative and scores.


Schedule Analysis and Reporting

  • participatein weekly schedule reviews onsite with GC schedule teams to analyze andvalidateprogress onsite.
  • Proactively analyzeproject schedules by; comparing cost/resource curves to actuals, tracking float consumption, perform schedule integrity (health) checks, carry-out delay impact analysis,monitormonthly performance and carry out variance analysis supporting Baseline Management and Change Control processes throughout the Project Lifecycle
  • Carry out and communicate Schedule Time Impact Assessments of schedule delay events and recommend mitigation strategies to recover and/or control the impacts.
  • Ensure GC compliance with MSFT Monthly and Weekly reporting cadence and Rhythm of Business requirements.
  • Evaluate GC Weekly and Monthly Schedule Reports,validateprogress, review insights EPC PMs and provides feedback and recommendations to GC where necessary.
  • Validate schedule updates along with a narrative for submission to the project team and MSFT stakeholders.
  • and mitigate threats to the project's schedule andinitiatecorrective actions through field staff.
  • Analyze resource loading and recommend adjustments / corrective action asappropriate.
  • long lead equipmentchanges and provide recommendations to mitigate/recover the schedule.
  • Provide final review of schedules for estimating asrequested.
  • Support Collaborative Planning workshops by using the Schedule to helpfacilitateplanning, coordination, andaccurateprogress reporting.
  • Interface with site managementregardingcritical schedule activities, change,impactsto schedule, change orders, project progress, and claims analysis.
  • Provide planning and schedule management support to DCD PMs, MSFT stakeholders, project teams and Redmond-based hub.
  • Support the Regional and Global Scheduling Leads with the formulation, implementation and ongoing development of scheduling processes and procedures.

Rhythm of Business

  • Adhere to MSFT Rhythm of Business deliverables for your project.
  • Review and evaluate GC Schedule submittals.
  • Complete on-time Month End Project reports and review with EPC PMs.
  • Review Month End Project Report and evaluation findings with the GC and follow up on action items.
  • Support the Regional Schedule Lead in preparing for Monthly Regional Review.

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