Metro Contract Leader

Microsoft•Reston, VA

3d•$130,900 - $303,600

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation’s Engineering Procurement & Construction organization delivers datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The Global Supply Chain team supports complex, large-scale datacenter construction and lease projects and the operations of cloud assets. The Metro Contract Leader will lead a program of build projects in the US Central Region as part of the Supply Execution Chain team. The role leads execution of General Contractor (GC), commissioning (Cx), architect/engineering (AE), and other service contracts for regional construction projects. It manages contractual compliance, negotiations and issuance, risk mitigation, supplier and contractor relationships, budgets and change orders, reporting, project schedules, commissioning accountability and safety coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communications. The position partners across planning, strategic sourcing, cost management, engineering, quality, construction, project management, legal, and external stakeholders to deliver projects and drive commercial compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance, or a related field and 5+ years of experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; or bachelor's degree in one of these fields and 7+ years of such 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

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 life cycle of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions.
Attention to detail 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 12+ years of experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations; or bachelor's degree in one of these fields and 15+ years of such experience; or equivalent experience.
5+ years of people-management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee execution of GC, Cx, AE, and other service contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
Collaborate with legal, procurement, and project management teams to align contract execution with project objectives.
Serve as the primary regional 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 contractual and operational risks and develop risk-management strategies.
Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to support timely service delivery, manage vendor relationships, and address issues.
Monitor and control budgets, manage change orders, and prepare forecasts and variance analyses.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, corporate policies, and established RFP standards.
Generate regular contract performance reports, progress updates, and issue-resolution reports.
Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate cross-functional activities to achieve milestones and deadlines.
Ensure commissioning contractors manage system startup and commissioning in accordance with the approved CxPOR, and coordinate safety compliance with the GC.
Manage issuance of AE contracts and collaborate with sponsor teams, contractors, and leadership to support communication and timely service delivery.
Maintain accurate documentation of contracts, amendments, change orders, and correspondence.
Provide stakeholders, including senior management, with updates on contract performance and project progress.
Manage sponsor-team meetings with contractors and plan and manage executive sponsor meetings with key stakeholders.
Drive business engagement and partnerships 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 and drive continuous-improvement and risk-management opportunities by evaluating factors, analyzing root causes, sharing insights, and influencing adoption of improvements.