Microsoft Data Center Delivery Construction Site Director 

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 

693059156

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+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.

We are seeking aData Center Delivery Construction Site Directorwith strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, along with the ability to self-direct and excel in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in construction, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with expertise in project/construction management, data center lease markets, client representation, and project-level services within the Data Center Delivery (DCD) organization. This role is pivotal in driving and overseeing the strategic and tactical delivery of data center projects within their portfolio.

Additionally, this position involves coordinating and reviewing contractor and vendor performance related to cash flow and budget summaries and presenting these findings to the delivery and executive teams. Responsibilities also include oversight of project controls, such as Project Expenditure Requests (PERs), Professional Services Requests, Change Orders, and Pay Applications. The Site Director will engage with Microsoft partners, contribute to communications plans, and support community involvement initiatives in collaboration with Data Center Operations (DCOPs), Real Estate Services, Data Center Services, and Corporate Communications teams.

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

Required Qualifications:

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

Other 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive responsibility in leading Data Center, semiconductor, Oil-gas, Bio-Pharmaceutical or other large scale construction projects.
• Experience leading and driving multiple, large multi-faceted projects, including Safety Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Contract Management, Project Controls and experience in Fabrication facilities.
• 15+ years experience working on data center projects.
• 10+ years project management experience.
• 10+ years people management experience.

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

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of data center construction projects across campuses and metros, ensuring alignment with Microsoft’s standards for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and risk management.
• Align project objectives, business processes, contractor/vendor management strategies, and cross-team collaboration to drive efficient and effective project delivery.
• Oversee project adherence to Microsoft guidelines, continuously incorporating best practices, lessons learned, and evolving industry standards.
• Act as a champion for safety, quality, and predictable delivery, ensuring all projects meet business needs and cost expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Microsoft Security, IT, Legal, Project Engineering, and Business Risk Management, to uphold corporate vision and goals.
• Review and manage contractor/vendor performance, ensuring compliance with budgets, cash flows, and project metrics, and present updates to executive stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing updates on scope, schedule, budget, and performance metrics per DCD standards.
• Conduct site walks, review vendor work scopes, validate designs, and approve pay applications, invoices, and project deliverables.
• Lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives while driving lessons learned and process improvements across multiple projects.
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