Senior Construction Project Management
About The Position
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) delivers and operates infrastructure supporting Microsoft web portals and online services worldwide. The team focuses on smart growth, high efficiency, and trusted experiences for customers and partners. This role supports construction delivery for campus- and metro-based projects, including new construction and retrofits, such as data center facilities. The position works with Microsoft stakeholders, internal teams, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver projects in alignment with program strategy, corporate goals, schedules, budgets, execution procedures, and safety and regulatory requirements. The role monitors project budgets and controls, supports procurement and resource planning, tracks project progress, and applies technical and financial judgment to identify cost-effective solutions and mitigate risks. It also reviews engineering documentation and building plans, oversees vendor and contractor performance, and represents Microsoft as a construction safety leader. The position requires the ability to 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
- 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 progressively responsible experience 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, provide oversight, and recommend adjustments to project controls such as Project Expenditure Requests, Professional Services Requests, change orders, and pay applications.
- Partner with CO+I and other Microsoft stakeholders to communicate updated processes and help project teams follow practices that improve cost savings, cycle time, and efficiency.
- Attend and advise during owner, architect, contractor, and other project meetings.
- Facilitate delivery of metro-based and campus projects, including new construction and retrofits, through timely, data-based decisions with local teams and stakeholders.
- Champion project goals, follow business processes, engage vendor relationships where applicable, and foster cross-group collaboration aligned with program strategy and milestones.
- Identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for construction project delivery; use influence and decision-making to manage solutions, schedules, and change with clients, sponsors, and vendors.
- Collaborate with internal technical teams and general contractors and subcontractors to maintain the project’s corporate vision and goals.
- Oversee procurement activities for resources and materials; evaluate resource needs and ensure adequate staffing and materials for on-time completion within budget forecasts.
- Drive campus-based delivery solutions, analyze technical information, and provide recommendations; help campus teams set goals, assign responsibilities, assess performance, and exchange feedback.
- Assist with creating and reporting project progress against scope, schedule, standards, and budget.
- Communicate risk mitigation goals and develop metrics, dashboards, or scorecards to track and drive progress; recommend actions that support organizational and national safety goals.
- Represent Microsoft as a safety leader on campus and metro construction programs; ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations, conduct routine safety and contractor audits, and participate in incident investigations.
- Review engineering documentation, designs, site plans, and building plans; identify risks and gaps and recommend ways to mitigate risk and improve constructability.
- Align project and program delivery with execution procedures, standards, and organizational commitments.
- Advise and monitor vendor and contractor performance for compliance with contracts and audit results; review performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries and explain reports to delivery and executive teams.
- Review and approve vendor scopes of work, design reviews of site and building plans, pay applications, and invoices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
