Microsoft Construction Manager 

United States, Georgia, Atlanta 

738455883

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+Iis responsible for

The role of the Data Center Delivery (DCD) Construction Managerstrong interpersonal, communication, Leadership and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in construction, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, datacenter lease market experience, client representation, and project level services.   This role directly drives and provides oversight of the tactical delivery of data center projects within their portfolio.ultimately responsiblefor the complete project delivery of the Campusto the expectations of Safety, Quality, Predictable Cost and Schedule and Risk Management. The DCD Construction Manageris responsible forensuring thatprojects as well as industry changing best practice.The DCD Construction Manager will be a relentless advocate for managing safe delivery of the project atthe qualitythe corporate vision and goals for the Project.In addition, this position willbe responsible forcoordinating and reviewing contractor/vendor performance related 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 controls, Project Expenditure Request, Professional Services Request, Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.

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Required/Minimum Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

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

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 15+ years experience working on data center projects.
• 10+ years project management experience.
• 10+ years people management experience.

Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $273,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $162,000 - $299,400 per year.

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 December 12, 2024.

People Management

• Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring.
• Model - Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles.
• Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn.
• Care - Attract and retain great people; Know each individual’s capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others.

Project Management

• Oversees the team's deployment of large-scale, campus, and/or regionally-based delivery solutions (e.g., new and/or retrofit data center solutions) while also socializing with regional and global leaders. Sets goals for internal and external project teams under their purview of responsibility, delegates responsibilities measures performance against contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and seeks and delivers feedback to achieve timely results.

Technical Acumen

• Analyzes and recommends innovative delivery options utilizing best practices and trends, supports the development and implementation of all organizational procedures and standards, and ensures they are followed by all team members and vendors.

Change Management

• Influences the development and implementation of organizational policies and processes with Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) partners resulting in cost savings, enhanced customer service, or improved asset management.

Drive Results

• Influences and provides direction and coaching to internal and external partners to facilitate and accomplish complex, critical issues that may significantly impact global construction projects (e.g., establishing and executing upon team goals, following business processes, engaging vendor relationships, and fostering cross-group collaboration efforts with the agreed-upon project strategy and milestones).

Managing Resources

• Reviews and provides feedback to the team regarding resource procurement, allocation, and inventory. Ensures storage space is provided for equipment/materials.

Project Tracking

• Leads the team's accountability for on-schedule delivery of multiple projects by ensuring project progress reports including scope, schedule, and budget are provided.

Coordination

• Leads and drives coordination for meetings and activities with vendors, cost managers, and/or owner/architect/contractors. Initializes and identifies opportunities to discuss and integrate lessons learned.

Goal Alignment

• Engages, advises, and collaborates with other internal teams (e.g., Security (OSSC), Information Technology (MSIT), Legal, Project Engineering, Business Risk Management, etc.) to maintain the corporate vision and create goals for the projects.

Safety and Regulation

• Manages and advocates for safe worksites by adhering to organizational and industry procedures. Reviews prior audit results and relevant legislation in order to recommend and manage safety compliance. Shares lessons learned with relevant stakeholders.

Risk Mitigation

• Establishes, reviews, approves, and communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards and/or scorecards to drive progress. Analyzes safety metrics and communicates and applies results to drive project action and individual development to lower-level staff and vendors.

Vendor Management

• Directs and oversees the management of vendors, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results. Controls vendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries (with cost management support). Provides direction and correction to vendors and internal support teams as needed.

Vendor Selection

• Manages the preparation of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Project Expenditure Requests (PERs), and other project approval tools and templates. Identifies and directs vendor scope of work, design review of site and building plans, change orders, and invoices.

Financial Acumen

• Oversees the creation and application of best practices for identifying and driving cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project.

Budget and Controls

• Develops, manages, and reports on the scope, schedule, and budget of the project. Oversees and implements project controls in work activities (e.g., project expenditure requests (PERs), Professional Service Requests (PSRs), change orders, and pay applications).

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