Sub-Regional Cost Lead

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

7d•$119,800 - $261,000•Onsite

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is seeking a passionate, high-energy individual to join the Global Project Controls (GPC) team as a Cost Management Lead for the AMERS East Sub-region, leased data center Fitout program. This role involves working alongside the regional cost management lead to commercially manage all data center fit-out construction projects in the region. This is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business with global impact, contributing to the delivery of core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. Microsoft is committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees, aligning with its mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements.
Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
Chartered Quantity Surveyor (RICS or equivalent).
Working knowledge of construction contracts used internationally, especially in the Americas.
Knowledge and experience of the commercial management role in the procurement of LP contracts and other construction vendors.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the DCD Project Manager to commercially manage all projects in the region.
Provide on-location commercial management to ensure Microsoft is financially and contractually protected.
Manage all commercial issues on current, future, and past projects, reporting regularly to Project Controls & DCD head office in Redmond.
Manage the LP (Leased Provider) from RFP document liaison through final payments and agreement of final accounts and paperwork.
Detailed estimation of projects based on local design documents.
Estimation of and commercial agreement of all TOFs (Tenant Order Forms) / change orders.
Draft commercial detail of all funding requests.
Review and agreement of all LP procurement of subcontract packages, including approval of TOFs.
Commercial review of all disputes.
Commercial management of all other program vendors, including presenting proposals for purchase order approval, approving invoices, and final account agreement & closeout.
Manage the QS (Quantity Surveyor) firm contracted for commercial support in the region.
Assist in the procurement of the QS firm.
Manage allocated project resources to ensure they are appropriate in number and quality.
Conduct regular MBUs (Management Business Updates) with cost management firms.
Ensure the full suite of cost reports is available for review by Redmond on a monthly basis.
Provide the PER (funding) team all necessary commercial support for determining funding intervals and backing up funding requests.
Support site selection by providing constructability reports and site-specific comparative estimates on candidate sites, along with necessary funding and PO support.
Review current commercial processes in the region and develop a commercial playbook, responsible for its consistent implementation.
Embody Microsoft's culture and values.