Construction Project Manager

Microsoft•Durham, NC

10d•$116,900 - $222,600

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is responsible for delivering Microsoft web portals and Live and Online Services worldwide, including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. The team focuses on smart growth, high efficiency, and trusted experiences for customers and partners. The Construction Project Manager will help deliver the network powering Microsoft’s online services. The position is located in San Antonio, Texas, or Roxboro, North Carolina. The role drives metro- and campus-based construction delivery, including new construction and retrofits of data center facilities. It manages project budget and controls, scope, schedule, procurement, resources, vendors, safety, risk, and regulatory compliance. The manager coordinates with internal Microsoft teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to deliver projects in alignment with business goals, standards, and milestones. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field and at least 10 years of related experience, or equivalent experience. Preferred qualifications include 12 or more years of related experience, 12 or more years working on data center projects, and 7 or more years of progressive responsibility in complex capital project and program development and delivery, as well as construction program and project management in America. The role requires passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field and 10+ 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 12+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience.
12+ years of experience working on data center projects.
7+ years of progressive responsibility in development and delivery of complex capital projects and programs.
7+ years of construction program and project management experience in America, including cross-coordination among disciplines.

Responsibilities

Monitor approved project budgets and oversee project controls, including Project Expenditure Requests, Professional Services Requests, change orders, and pay applications; recommend adjustments as needed.
Partner with CO+I and other Microsoft stakeholders to communicate process updates and support processes that improve cost savings, cycle time, and efficiency.
Attend and advise in owner, architect, contractor, and other project meetings.
Facilitate delivery of metro-based and campus projects, including new construction and retrofits, by making timely, data-based decisions with project teams and stakeholders.
Champion team and project goals, follow business processes, engage vendors when applicable, and foster cross-group collaboration aligned with program strategy and milestones.
Identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for construction project delivery; influence decisions and manage solutions, schedules, and change with clients, sponsors, and vendors.
Collaborate with internal teams and general contractors or subcontractors to maintain corporate project vision and goals.
Oversee procurement of resources and materials; evaluate resource needs and ensure adequate staffing and materials for on-time, within-budget delivery.
Drive campus-based project delivery, analyze technical information, recommend solutions, and help teams set goals, assign responsibilities, measure performance, and exchange feedback.
Assist with creating and reporting project progress on scope, schedule, standards, and budget.
Communicate risk mitigation goals and develop metrics, dashboards, or scorecards to track and communicate progress; suggest actions supporting safety goals.
Represent Microsoft as a safety leader, ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, conduct routine safety, project, and contractor audits, and participate in incident investigations.
Review engineering documentation, designs, site plans, and building plans; identify risks or gaps and recommend improvements to risk mitigation and constructability.
Align project delivery with execution procedures, standards, and organizational commitments.
Advise and monitor vendor and contractor performance and contract compliance; review performance against cash flow and budget summaries and clarify reports to delivery and executive teams.
Review and approve vendor scopes of work, design reviews of site and building plans, pay applications, and invoices.