Senior Construction Project Manager Job at Microsoft
$112,200 - $194,800 a year
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (MCO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 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 individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.
The Data Center Development (DCD) Senior Construction Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the complete project delivery for each site location. The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that each project meets the Data Center Development (DCD) Guidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices and Lesson Learned drawn from previous projects as well as industry changing best practice. You will coordinate with the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team and supporting specialty consultants to update and provide feedback based on Design (BOD). In managing the delivery of projects, this position aligns team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts with the Data Center Development Project Strategy. In doing so this will result in effective client relationship management and efficiency in cost management and project/Project delivery
In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing vendor performance relative 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 (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.}. Additional roles 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.
The Senior Construction Project Manager works directly for the Regional Manager of Data Center Development for the region where the data center development is located and supports the strategic and tactical delivery of data center projects in the region.
The Data Center Development (DCD) Senior Construction Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the complete project delivery for each site location. The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that each project meets the Data Center Development (DCD) Guidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices and Lesson Learned drawn from previous projects as well as industry changing best practice. You will coordinate with the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team and supporting specialty consultants to update and provide feedback based on Design (BOD). In managing the delivery of projects, this position aligns team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts with the Data Center Development Project Strategy. In doing so this will result in effective client relationship management and efficiency in cost management and project/Project delivery
In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing vendor performance relative 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 (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.}. Additional roles 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.
The Senior Construction Project Manager works directly for the Regional Manager of Data Center Development for the region where the data center development is located and supports the strategic and tactical delivery of data center projects in the region.
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 mitigates 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 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, Legal, Project Controls, etc.) and General Contrators/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
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience
- OR equivalent experience
- 4+ years of progressive responsibility in the development of Mission Critical Facilities.
Other 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience
- OR equivalent experience
Construction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,200 - $194,800 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 $142,200 - $213,200 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
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
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