Microsoft Construction Quality Manager 

Finland, Helsinki 

509610651

In your role you will report directly to the Regional Construction Lead and work across all projects in the Region to ensure consistency in the QAQC (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) program and will be matrixed to the construction quality team and work with our center of excellence and central quality organization as well.

This opportunity will also allow you to work directly with our central quality team and collaborate with our center of excellence, accelerating your career growth. You will have an opportunity to help mature our site quality processes into a comprehensive QAQC program. You will become adept at navigating data and analytics and have exposure to every aspect of capacity delivery, developing a broad knowledge-based on how data centers are built, delivered, and operated.

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND extensive related experience OR equivalent experience.

Additional or preferred qualifications:

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

• Experience: Solid experience in MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) construction, construction quality manager, commissioning expertise, quality control testing, preferably in data center construction or industrial construction reliant on specific installation practices and adherence.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using Microsoft 360 Suite, BIM (building information modeling), Bluebeam, and construction software tools as needed. Proficient in using data analytics and internal reporting tools, such as PowerBI, Compass Cx and other statistical inference tools.
• Analytical mindset: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to specification and governing standards detail and installation compliance with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. This includes auditing contractor certifications.
• Quality mindset: A strong passion for maintaining accountability and adherence to project quality standards and specifications. Plan, Do, Check, Act.

Background Check Requirements:

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.

Execute Quality Projects:

• Review and approval of General Contractor Project Quality Plans.
• Oversee, train, and counsel project quality staff to ensure consistency in auditing and execution against Microsoft project quality specifications and standards.

Collaboration with Delivery Teams:

• Foster a supportive and inclusive work environment by collaborating closely with construction, commissioning, procurement, design, and operations stakeholders.
• Address quality issues and ensure necessary modifications are made to keep to budget, schedule, and scope for improved project delivery.

Auditing:

• Agree to a quality audit plan in accordance with Microsoft specifications.
• Execute project audits and ensure audit goals are met.
• Consolidate, analyze, and reports key audit data regularly to ensure compliance and conformance.
• Identify areas for improvement and use disciplined problem-solving techniques to implement and correct/prevent non-conformance. Improve process control through improved process capability and error-proofing.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document, aggregate, and report audit results, issues, lessons learned, and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing non-conformance and audit outcomes in a clear and accessible manner.

Performance Analysis:

• Analyze and evaluate quality metrics of construction projects.
• Provide data-driven insights to support process adherence and conformance.

Compliance and Standards:

• Stay up to date with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to construction and quality.

Support Quality Control Process Iteration:

• Continuously improve quality control procedures and protocols for region-wide change management.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies within the audit and quality control workflow.

Training and Support:

• Provide training and support to stakeholders on quality control processes, specifications, and best practices.

Support Software Improvement:

• Identify defects, data inconsistencies, and areas for improvement to ensure consistent quality delivery.

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