Global Senior Director of Construction Management

Microsoft • Washington, DC

5d • $130,900 - $303,600

About The Position

The Global Senior Director of Construction Management is a functional, non-P&L leadership role responsible for designing, institutionalizing, and scaling the global systems, processes, and operating models that enable consistent, high-performing project delivery across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. The role focuses on strategy, capability development, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring regional teams and contractors execute projects predictably, safely, and in alignment with enterprise standards.

Reporting to the Global VP of Construction Management, this leader architects the global construction management framework by driving clarity, governance, contractor management excellence, and repeatable execution methodologies across the portfolio. The role is part of Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) business, which builds and operates Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field and 12+ 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

• 15+ years of experience in large-scale construction management, EPC/EPCM, or capital project delivery.
• Proven experience developing global or enterprise-wide processes, standards, or operating models.
• Effective leadership presence and ability to influence across regions and functions.
• Expertise in contractor management, governance, and execution systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and rapid growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the global construction management strategy, aligned with enterprise priorities, long-term capacity planning, and regional execution needs.
• Develop the global operating model, including decision rights, interfaces, governance forums, and performance expectations for regional construction teams.
• Establish scalable frameworks for contractor management, readiness, change control, safety, and execution discipline.
• Create and continuously refine global standards, processes, and playbooks to drive consistency and predictability across regions.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Design, and Regional Execution to integrate and optimize processes for speed and quality.
• Lead development of digital systems, tools, and reporting mechanisms that support global visibility, risk management, and operational rigor.
• Build a high-trust, high-capability global construction management function through coaching, knowledge sharing, and capability development programs.
• Drive global maturity assessments, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide regional leaders with frameworks, training, and support to elevate execution quality and contractor performance.
• Establish and lead global governance forums that ensure alignment, accountability, and transparency across the project lifecycle.
• Partner with regional directors to ensure global standards are adopted, measured, and continuously improved.
• Advise the Global VP of Construction Management on organizational health, systemic risks, and long-term capability needs.

Benefits

• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; further information is available through Microsoft’s corporate pay and benefits page.

What This Job Offers

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