Microsoft Lease Construction Manager 

United States, Texas, San Antonio 

646847934

The role of therequires background in datacenter design, engineering, controls, operational requirements, managing teams and vendors, and an emphasis on project/construction management and will be responsible for the complete project delivery of Ready for Service (RFS) for each lease site location. The Lease Construction Manageris responsible for ensuring that each project meets the Data Center Development (DCD) guidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices and Lesson Learned drawn from previous projects as well as industry changing best practice. In addition, Lease Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the lease provider is complying with the Microsoft requirements in the lease contract when delivering a project.

Relocation support is available, and successful candidates are required to either reside within or relocate to within 50 miles of the designated hub office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.

Additional Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 12+ years experience working on data center projects.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

• Ensure a safe worksite and manage construction deliverables, stakeholder dependencies, and handoffs across key Microsoft teams.
• Oversee lease provider compliance and support cross-functional teams in delivering Ready for Service (RFS).
• Manage vendor contracts, align project goals with business OKRs, and track KPIs to improve RFS delivery.
• Monitor budgets, suggest adjustments for project controls, and ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and efficiency targets.
• Facilitate meetings, drive data-based decisions, and foster collaboration to achieve program milestones.
• Develop and apply best practices for cost-effective project delivery while maintaining alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee procurement, ensure resource availability, and support campus-based construction solutions.
• Track and communicate project progress through metrics, dashboards, and scorecards, addressing risks and safety goals.
• Advocate for safety compliance, conduct audits, and mitigate risks to improve constructability and program execution.
• Monitor vendor performance, review financial summaries, and ensure adherence to contracts and project standards.
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