Sub-Regional Cost Lead

Microsoft•,

2d•$116,900 - $222,600

About The Position

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is responsible for delivering the datacenter infrastructure that supports Microsoft's cloud business. Within CO&I, Global Project Controls (GPC) manages complex, multidisciplinary, large-scale, multiyear datacenter construction and lease projects. The Sub-Regional Cost Lead will support the AMERS East Sub-region leased data center fitout program, working alongside the regional cost management lead to commercially manage regional data center fitout construction projects. The role provides commercial management across current, future, and past projects, helping ensure Microsoft is financially and contractually protected. It covers cost estimating, procurement and contract administration, change orders, vendor and QS firm management, cost reporting, funding support, site selection support, and development and implementation of regional commercial processes. The position is part of a growing business with global impact and is expected to embody Microsoft's culture and values. The role requires a Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter. The typical U.S. base pay range is USD $116,900–$203,600 per year; the range for the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area is USD $148,400–$222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
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 and at least 8 years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development, or equivalent experience.
At least 6 years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
At least 1 year of experience reading and/or writing code, such as sample documentation or product demos.
Chartered Quantity Surveyor qualification (RICS or equivalent).
Working knowledge of construction contracts used internationally, especially in the Americas.
Knowledge and experience of the commercial management role in procuring 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 protect Microsoft's financial and contractual interests.
Manage commercial issues across current, future, and past projects and report regularly through the Project Controls and DCD head office in Redmond.
Commercially manage the LP from procurement-office liaison on RFP documents through final payments, final accounts, and paperwork.
Prepare detailed project estimates based on local design documents.
Estimate and commercially agree TOFs and change orders.
Draft commercial details for funding requests.
Review and agree LP procurement of subcontract packages, including approval of TOFs (Tennant Order Forms).
Conduct commercial reviews of disputes that arise.
Manage commercial matters for other program vendors, including presenting proposals to head office for purchase-order approval, approving vendor invoices, and agreeing final accounts and closeout.
Manage the QS firm contracted to provide regional commercial support and assist with its procurement.
Manage project resources to ensure appropriate quantity and quality.
Hold regular MBUs with cost management firms.
Ensure the full suite of cost reports is available for Redmond's monthly review.
Provide commercial support to the PER (funding) team, including information and cost scenarios needed to determine funding intervals and support funding requests to management.
Support site selection by providing constructability reports, site-specific comparative estimates, funding support, and purchase-order support.
Review regional commercial processes, develop them into a commercial playbook, and implement the agreed playbook consistently.
Embody Microsoft's culture and values.