Datacenter Development & Construction Project Manager

Overview
Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world 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 worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.

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, Data Center lease market experience, client representation and project and Project level services.

The DCD CPM is the Employer’s Representative and is responsible for the delivery of core & shell and tenant improvements for a single Data Centre project or multiple projects as may be assigned to them.

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.

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.

Responsibilities
Project Management

• Drives campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit datacenter facilities). Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions. Assists campus teams to establish goals for project teams, assigning responsibilities, measuring performance, and seeking and delivering feedback to achieve timely results.

Technical Acumen

• Reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Identifies potential risks/gaps and provides recommendations to project teams that mitigate risk and improves overall constructability. Aligns project/program delivery with execution procedures and standards and ensures alignment with organizational standards and commitments.

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 program cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.

Drives Results

• Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects (e.g., new construction and/or retrofits) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with local project team and key stakeholders. Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering positive cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the program strategy and milestones.

Managing Resources

• Oversees timely execution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program on time and within project budget forecasts. Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion.

Project Tracking

• Assists with creating and reporting on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget.

Coordination

• Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.

Goal Alignment

• Collaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, CISSR, CSE, Legal, Project Controls, etc.) and GC/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project.

Safety and Regulation

• Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, 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.

Risk Mitigation

• Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress. Suggests actions to support organizational and national safety goals.

Vendor Management

• Advises and monitors the performance of vendors and/or contractors, 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.

Vendor Selection

• Reviews and approves vendor scope of work, design review of site and building plans, pay-application, and invoices.

Financial Acumen

• Creates and applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project. Applies influence, strategy, and decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manages change with clients, sponsors, and vendors.

Budget and Controls

• Monitors the approved project budget and provides oversight and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).

Qualifications
Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

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

• OR equivalent experience.

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 thereafter.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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Work site
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