Job description
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (MCO+I) is seeking a passionate and high-energy individual to join our team as a Data Center Development (DCD) Construction Project Manager! MCO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services worldwide, including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners globally.
As the Construction Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of data center construction projects in the region, ensuring that each project meets the Data Center Development (DCD) guidelines and standards. You will coordinate with the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team and supporting specialty consultants to provide feedback based on design (BOD) and maintain effective client relationship management. In doing so, you will align team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts with the Data Center Development Project Strategy, resulting in efficiency in cost management and project delivery.
Safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost management are the pillars of CO+I's mission in delivering cloud capacity. As the Construction Project Manager, you will collaborate with Microsoft Security, Microsoft IT (MSIT), Legal, Project Engineering, MS Business Risk Management, and other internal groups to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project while ensuring a safe worksite.
In addition, you will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing vendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries and clarifying those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive chain. Additionally, you will oversee and control project expenditure requests (PERs), professional services requests (PSRs), change orders, pay applications, MS partner engagement, and participate in communications plans and community involvement with support from Data Center Operations (DCOPs), Real Estate Services, Data Center Services, and Corporate Communications teams.
This position reports directly to the Regional Manager of Data Center Development and requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, and an emphasis on project/construction management, data center lease market experience, client representation, and project-level services.
At Microsoft, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day, in alignment with our company values.
Responsibilities
The role of the Project Manager requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, datacenter lease market experience, client representation and project and Project level services:
Project Management
- Drives datacenter construction/integration activities on local/campus projects (e.g., new or retrofit datacenter facilities) and provides key input on all datacenter fit-out related activities, leveraging experiences and technical knowledge to ensure sound and data-driven decisions.
Technical Acumen
- Reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Identifies potential risks/gaps and recommendations to teammates and/or other internal partners.
Change Management
- Partners with the Internal CO+I, and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g., CSE, ANS, RE&F, etc.) and shares updated process flow information with project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.
Drives Results
- Facilitates the delivery of local projects (e.g., new construction, infrastructure improvements) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with local project team and stakeholders. Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the project strategy and milestones.
Managing Resources
- Confirms the scoped resources (e.g., people, materials, equipment) are available for the job. Partners with senior construction staff to procure additional materials as needed.
Project Tracking
- Provides specific project data supporting cost and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, invoices, process, and policies in order to communicate status to client partners. Reports on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget. Conduct daily site walks to track schedule progress.
Coordination
- Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Coordinates meetings and activities of vendors and cost managers, and attends scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.
Goal Alignment
- Collaborates with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, CISSR, CSE, Legal, Project Controls, etc.) to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project.
Safety and Regulation
- Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate onsite ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, or equivalent) to esnure compliance and aggressive management of risk. Conducts routine safety program, project, and contractor audits, and performs and participates in incident investigations. Conduct daily site safety walks to ensure compliance with all safety requirements
Risk Mitigation
- Reviews and assists with developing risk mitigation activities and communicating metrics, dashboards and/or scorecards to track and drive progress. Analyzes safety metrics and communicates results to leadership to drive action and accountability.
Vendor Management
- Assists with the monitoring of vendor and/or contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results. Reviews vendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries (with cost management team) and clarifies those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive teams.
Financial Acumen
- Applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions to meet project delivery at each site location. Applies influence, strategies and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.
Budget and Controls
- Monitors the approved project budget and provides oversight for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).
Other
- Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture,
Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience
o OR equivalent experience
Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive responsibility in development of Mission Critical Facilities
5+ yrs. exp. of data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers. - Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills in English and Spanish
- Experience managing multiple large multi-faceted projects
- Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
- Ability to influence cross-discipline teams
- Construction Health & Safety Knowledge
Background Check Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check every two years thereafter.
Construction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 - $178,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $117,900 - $195,000 per year.
Microsoft has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, which allows us to pay employees competitively and consistently in different geographic markets (see below). The range above reflects the potential base pay across the U.S. for this role (except as noted below); the applicable base pay range will depend on what ultimately is determined to be the candidate’s primary work location. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.
At Microsoft certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role. Benefits/perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Microsoft and the country work location. U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others. U.S.-based employees also receive, per calendar year, up to 10 scheduled paid holidays, and up to 80 hours Holistic Health Time Off. Additionally, hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid vacation time, and salaried/exempt employees have Discretionary Time Off (DTO).
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