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Microsoft Construction Project Manager 
South Korea, Busan 
963539550

04.02.2025

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (MCO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+Iis responsible forhigh energyThe role of the Project Manager requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, datacenter lease market experience, client representation and project and Project level servicesis responsible forensuring 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 fromprojects as well as industry changing best practice.the corporate vision and goals for the Project.In addition, this position willbe responsible forcoordinating and reviewing vendor performanceto 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 (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.}.The DCD Construction Project Manager works directly for the Regional Manager of Data Center Development for the region where the data center development isand supports the strategic and tactical delivery of data center projects in the region.

our culture every day.

Required/minimum qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

  • Construction knowledge10+ years people management experience. 10+ years project management experience. 12+years experienceworking on datacenterprojects.
  • 5+ years of progressive responsibility in development of Mission Critical Facilities.
  • Experience working for a General Contractor or trade.
  • Detailed understanding of Logistics planning, and industry system used for site management
  • Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
  • Ability to Work independently in support of the DCD Project
  • Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success inparticipatingin cross-functional teams to deliver on key projects
  • Must be able to work within a dynamic team of full-time employees and consultants
  • High personal standard to deliver a thoughtful, polished and quality work product
  • Strong Verbal and WrittenEnglish and KoreanCommunication Skills
  • Technical knowledge- Knowledge of ISO accredited Safety and Quality Managment Systems- Construction Management- Construction Planning- Construction Processes- Construction Risk- Scope Management- Decision Making- Problem Solving- Multitasking

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 every two years thereafter.

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.

Responsibilities
  • regionally-baseddelivery solutions while also socializing with regional leaders.
  • Analyses and recommends delivery options from a technical standpoint based on 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.
  • Orchestrates work with internal and external partners to resolve complex issues and ensures schedule predictability to contracted milestones and in doing so may significantlyimpactglobal construction projects.
  • Reviews and provides feedback to the team and regional managementregardingresource procurement, allocation, and human capital resources for future upcoming projects.
  • Holds their team(s) accountable for on-schedule delivery of projects by ensuring project progress reports including scope, schedule, resources, and budget are provided.
  • Manages the day-to-day coordination for meetings and activities with vendors, cost managers, and/or owner/architect/contractors.
  • Facilitates collaboration with other internal teams. Reviews safe worksite(s) by adhering to organizational, industry procedures, and global safety policies.
  • Establishes, reviews, and communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics,dashboardsand/or scorecards to drive progress.
  • Leads the day-to-day management of vendors. In addition, this role has people management responsibilities including driving employee growth and development, executing projects, and managing performance.

Construction Manager (s) Key Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

The Construction Manager reports to the Siteis responsible forthe project delivery to the expectations of Safety, Quality, Predictable Cost and Schedule.

  • Management of resources/talents assigned to the project (CSA/MEP Superintendent, Quality Manager, Energy Marshall, Logistic Coordinator/Project Engineer and ITIM)
  • expeditioustimelyresolution of field queries, issues, and challenges
  • Delivery of the project to the expectations of Safety, Quality, Predictable Cost and Schedule as per the approved project SLAs.
  • Hold GC and contracted vendors accountable to their contracted deliverables.
  • Perform site walks every day and track project’s progress on schedule, quality, and safety. Work closely with the site safety lead and contractors to reinforce safety culture at site.
  • Manage, monitor, and accountable for the construction scope, progress, execution, schedule, and cost as per approved baseline document.
  • Ensure that all CSA and MEP works meet the highest quality standards andcomply withrelevant codes, regulations, and specifications
  • visible leadership in the field by walking the jobsite daily to ensure compliance with safety,quality and scheduleand progress.
  • Work closely with the quality lead to document, report, and reinforce non-conformance remediations and resolution of issues.
  • accuraterecords of all construction activities, including daily logs, progress reports, change orders, and as-built drawings. This documentation is essential for tracking project milestones,identifyingareas for improvement, and resolving disputes.
  • Support commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting and handover of the project to operations team.

Budget and Controls

Monitors the approved project budget and provides oversightand suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).

Change Management

Leads the implementation of organizational policies and processes, in compliance with Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) partners with a focus on cost savings, scheduling optimization, value engineering, enhanced customer service, or improved asset management.

Manages the day-to-day coordination for meetings and activities with vendors, cost managers, and/or owner/architect/contractors. Monitors and implementspossible opportunitiesto discuss and integrate lessons learned.

Drives Results

Orchestrates work with internal and external partners to resolve complex issues and ensures schedule predictability to contracted milestones and in doing so may significantlyglobal construction projects (e.g.,

Financial Acumen

Holds others accountable forcost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project. Develops and estimates project costs, budget management, and financial reporting.

Goal Alignment

a shared vision and goals for the projects.

Managing Resources

resource procurement, allocation, and human capital resources for future upcoming projects. Ensures storage space is provided for equipment/materials for current and future projects.

Project Management

solutions) while also socializing with regional leaders. Sets goals for internal and occasionally external project teams under their purview of responsibility,completion of responsibilities, measures performance against contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), andand delivers feedback to achieveresults. Provides regular reportsperformance, insights, issues, and site visits performed (e.g., photograph evidence).

Project Tracking

Holds their team(s) accountable for on-schedule delivery of projects by ensuring project progress reports including scope, schedule, resources, and budget are provided.

Risk Mitigation

Establishes, reviews, and communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics,and/or scorecards to drive progress. Reviews roots cause analysis (RCAs), safety metrics, and communicate results to drive project action and individual development to lower-level staff and vendors.


Safety and Regulation

Reviews safe worksite(s) by adhering to organizational, industry procedures, and global safety policies. Reviews prior audit results and relevant legislation to manage safety compliance. Implements and manages safety performance improvement plans and any required mitigations. Shares lessons learned with relevant stakeholders.

Vendor Management

Leads the day-to-day management of vendors, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results. Provides internal reporting to management on vendor performance and escalates as necessary to

Vendor Selection

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