Metro Contract Leader

Microsoft•Reston, VA

3d•$130,900 - $277,200

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) delivers core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The Engineering Procurement & Construction organization supports a portfolio of complex, large-scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects, while Global Supply Chain establishes the supply chain needed to support cloud growth and operations. The Metro Contract Leader will lead a program of build projects in the US Central Region as part of the Supply Execution Chain team and the High Performance team. The role oversees the execution of General Contractor (GC), commissioning (Cx), architect/engineering (AE), and other service contracts. It works across legal, procurement, project management, and other cross-functional groups, as well as with contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders, to manage contractual agreements, mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and support successful project delivery. Responsibilities include contract issuance and administration, risk and budget management, change orders, project schedules, contractor compliance, commissioning execution, reporting, documentation, and stakeholder communication. The position also drives business engagement and commercial compliance with General Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, and partners with suppliers to identify continuous-improvement and risk-management opportunities. It plans and manages sponsor and executive sponsor meetings to support successful project execution. Candidates must meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; or bachelor's degree in one of those fields and at least 7 years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Hyperscale data center or large-building construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity.
Experience developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions for services, construction, engineering, materials, and equipment installation.
Understanding of the full lifecycle of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions.
Detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
Proficiency in contract management software and tools.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver results.
Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field and at least 12 years of experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; or bachelor's degree in one of those fields and at least 15 years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of people-management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee execution of GC, Cx, AE, and other service contracts and ensure compliance with their terms and conditions.
Align contract execution with project objectives in collaboration with legal, procurement, and project management teams.
Serve as the regional primary point of contact for contractual matters related to GC, Cx, and AE projects.
Support negotiation and issuance of GC contracts in alignment with project requirements and timelines.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with contract execution and develop strategies for contractual and operational challenges.
Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to support timely service delivery; manage vendor relationships and address issues to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Monitor and control budgets, manage the change order process, and prepare reports including forecasts and variance analyses.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and corporate policies, and report on contract performance, progress, and issue resolution.
Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate cross-functional activities to meet milestones, deadlines, and contract requirements.
Ensure regional GC contracts are issued in accordance with established RFP standards.
Ensure commissioning contractors manage system startup and commissioning in accordance with the approved CxPOR, and collaborate with the GC to ensure safety compliance during commissioning activities.
Manage issuance of AE contracts in alignment with project requirements and collaborate with sponsor teams, contractors, and leadership to support communication and on-time delivery of AE services.
Maintain accurate and current records of contracts, amendments, change orders, and correspondence, and provide stakeholders and senior management with regular updates.
Manage sponsor-team meetings with contractors and executive sponsor meetings with key stakeholders.
Drive business engagement and partnership with Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Management, Engineering, Quality, Construction, and Project Managers.
Drive commercial compliance and problem resolution with General Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Partner with suppliers to identify continuous-improvement and risk-management opportunities by evaluating procedural, operational, and environmental factors, analyzing root causes, sharing insights, and influencing adoption of improvements.