Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager

Microsoft • Washington, DC

3d • $102,100 - $219,200

About The Position

Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind one of the World’s largest Cloud Infrastructures, responsible for powering all Microsoft online Products and Services as well as powering Microsoft’s “Cloud First” mission. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide, and we are looking for a Datacenter Site Due Diligence (SDD) Design Manager to help achieve our mission and to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. The Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager will manage the engineering scope, schedule, and budget for greenfield and brownfield sites, with a focus on site due diligence, site selection, and early grading design. This position will manage internal and external resources for the delivery of the datacenter building, including master planning, feasibility studies, early works design, and infrastructure planning to align with Microsoft Corporation datacenter capacity roadmap for the Americas. The Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager will be responsible for the facilitation and delivery of Microsoft’s industry-leading datacenter designs, including the development of innovative technology and advanced concepts in site due diligence to be used as the basis for future design. This role will provide design management, technical direction, decision-making and overall leadership for our site due diligence and early works design projects. To be successful in this role, the candidate will oversee the delivery of multiple, concurrent SDD and early works projects with a focus on scopes, schedules, and budgets of the projects. Datacenter Site Due Diligence Design Manager will engage with key MS stakeholder groups within Microsoft, as well as outside vendors who specialize in datacenter architecture and engineering. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or related field OR Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in civil engineering, architecture, construction engineering or related field OR Master's Degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction engineering or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years’ experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 4+ years' experience in project management, civil engineering specific to design and construction for mission critical or datacenter environments OR equivalent experience.
• Architecture, civil engineering, and/or urban planning background and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage teams of architects, engineers, and designers and deliver projects aligned with the defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, organize tasks, and lead teams or projects.
• Proficiency in commercial and industrial architecture and engineering with a primary focus on datacenter design.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams in dynamic environments.
• Embodiment of our culture and values.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

What This Job Offers

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