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The role of the Data Center Delivery (DCD) Construction Manager requires interpersonal, communication, Leadership and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, background in construction, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, datacenter lease market experience, client representation, and project level services.   This role directly drives and provides oversight of the tactical delivery of data center projects within their portfolio. 

You will ultimately responsible for the complete project delivery of the Campus projects to the expectations of Safety, Quality, Predictable Cost and Schedule and Risk Management. The DCD Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring that the projects meet Microsoft guidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices and lessons learned drawn from previous projects as well as industry changing best practice.  

The DCD Construction Manager is responsible and accountable for managing the delivery of projects, aligns team objectives, business processes, General Contractor (GC) and vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts with the project strategy. This will result in effective customer relationship management and efficiency in cost management and project delivery.  

You will be a relentless advocate for managing safe delivery of the project at the quality expectations. The DCD Construction Manager will also collaborate with Microsoft Security, Microsoft IT, Legal, Project Engineering, MS Business Risk Management, and other internal groups to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the Project.  

In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing contractor/vendor performance related to cash flow and budget summaries and will clarify those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive chain. Other responsibilities include oversight and project controls, Project Expenditure Request, Professional Services Request, Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc. Additional tasks include MS partner engagement, as well as participation in communications plans, and community involvement with support from Data Center Operations (DCOPs), Real Estate Services, Data Center Services, and Corporate Communications teams. 

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. 

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Leadership of Safety, Quality and predictable delivery to meet the business need date and cost expectationsResponsible for project delivery at the campus and oversight of project teams on those projects, including developing, managing, and reporting on safety, quality, scope, schedule, and budget

• Responsible for performing site walks every day of your assigned projects, and tracking project’s progress on schedule, quality and safety, including being accountable for holding contracted vendors accountable to their contracted deliverables

• Collaboratively participate with EPC partners in the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal partners. GC(s) and vendor performance along with their integration with internal partners to ensure on time and on budget project delivery.Drive deployment of solutions that can be socialized globally across EPC projects  Facilitate decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change as required 

• Provide Vendor (contractor) oversight and performance management 

• Preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP’s), PER’s, and other project approval tools & templates  

Other

• Embody ourCulture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of responsibility in leading Data Center, semiconductor, Oil-gas, Bio-Pharmaceutical or other large scale construction projects.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements arerequired 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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereater

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills, ability to provide clear direction to a diverse team and quickly resolve issues gating project progression

• Experience leading and driving multiple, large multi-faceted projects, including Safety Management, Quality Management, Risk Management, Contract Management, Project Controls and experience in Fabrication facilities

• Ability to lead a large team independently in order to manage projects predictably in Safety, Quality, Cost, Schedule and Risk Management, and positively influence cross-discipline teams. 

• Analytical mindset: Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.   

• Detail-oriented: Meticulous attention to specification and governing standards detail and installation compliance with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. This includes auditing contractor certifications.   

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.   

• Quality mindset: An ifinity for maintaining accountability and adherence to project quality standards and specifications. Plan, Do, Check, Act.  

Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $273,400 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 $162,000 - $299,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 16, 2024.

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