Construction Project Engineer

Microsoft • Wenatchee, WA

14h • $97,600 - $206,400

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is responsible for delivering Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services worldwide, including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. The Construction Project Engineer helps build the network that powers Microsoft’s online services and contributes to a safe, secure, inclusive, and efficient project environment.

The role supports local data center construction and integration projects, including new construction, retrofits, and infrastructure improvements. The engineer coordinates project teams and vendors, tracks scope, schedule, standards, budget, cost, and KPI information, and provides data-based recommendations to support project decisions. The position also contributes to change management, resource planning, risk mitigation, safety and regulatory compliance, technical reviews, and vendor selection and performance management, with minimal guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field and 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including passing the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field and 8+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience working on data center projects.

Responsibilities

• Share updated process-flow information with project teams and support adoption of processes that improve cost savings, cycle time, and efficiency.
• Coordinate meetings and activities involving vendors and cost managers, attend owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings, and advocate for safety and security during planning.
• Facilitate delivery of local projects, including new construction and infrastructure improvements, by providing timely, data-based recommendations and supporting project goals, business processes, vendor relationships, and cross-group collaboration.
• Identify cost-effective solutions for project delivery and provide information to senior leaders to help develop strategies, evaluate options, and recommend solutions.
• Build relationships with internal teams to maintain alignment with corporate vision and project goals.
• Verify availability of scoped people, materials, and equipment, and work with construction staff to procure additional materials as needed.
• Support data center construction and integration activities on local or campus projects, recommend data center fit-out activities, and prioritize security in documentation, design, and execution.
• Provide project data on cost, KPIs, invoices, processes, and policies to communicate status to client partners; report progress against scope, schedule, standards, and budget.
• Assist in developing risk-mitigation activities and communicating metrics, dashboards, or scorecards; analyze safety and security metrics to drive action and accountability.
• Follow and promote safety standards and regulatory requirements, assist with routine safety, security, project, and contractor audits, and participate in incident investigations.
• Review engineering documentation, designs, site information, and building plans; analyze technical information and risks or gaps and recommend solutions consistent with security guidelines.
• Monitor vendor and contractor performance and compliance with security policies, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, and audit results; clarify performance reports in presentations to delivery and executive teams.
• Support preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Project Expenditure Requests (PERs), and other project approval tools and templates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level