Microsoft
The role of the Construction Project Manager requires strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, operational requirements, and an emphasis on project/construction management.
The Data Center Development Project Manager (DCD PM) is ultimately responsible for the complete project delivery of Ready for Service (RFS) for each lease site location. The DCD PM 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. In addition, DCD PM will be responsible to manage & ensure that the lease provider is complying and delivering the project per Microsoft lease agreement.
The DCD PM will coordinate with Microsoft’s Subject Matter Experts (SME) to support the efforts of achieving RFS for each lease data center sites. The DCD PM will manage the deliveries of projects from lease execution through RFS. 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.
The DCD PM will be a relentless advocate for managing a safe worksite. Safety is one of the four pillars of CO+I’s mission in delivering cloud capacity; joined by Quality, Schedule adherence, and Cost Management. The DCD LPM will also 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.
In addition, this position will be responsible in reviewing potential lease sites and assisting site selection teams in providing feedback on lease provider’s qualifications. DCD PM will work closely to support the Integration & Technical Infrastructure Managers (ITIM) across regions and their respective local sites.
The DCD PM works directly for the Regional Manager. This role will be managing US-East 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
The Key Responsibilities of the DCD PM includes, but not limited to:
The DCD PM will be a relentless advocate for managing a safe worksite.
The DCD PM will be responsible for identifying and managing stakeholder dependencies and construction deliverables and handoffs with the following Microsoft teams: E2E (End-to-End), Security (DCPS), Data Center
Engineering (DCE), Data Center Operations (DC Ops), Site Selection and Acquisition (SSA), Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).
The DCD PM will manage lease providers and support associated teams & partners in the delivering RFS
This position will require travel up to 25% of the time to data center sites
Business Processes:
To maintain the requirements stated in the lease agreement using MSFT best practices
Manage Lease Providers and associated internal partners to deliver RFS
Drive deployment of solutions that can be socialized globally across DCD projects
Facilitate decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change as required
Apply influence, strategies, and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions
Communication:
Regularly reviews cost and KPI metrics, invoices, process/policy communications to client partners
Provide project single point of contact for project development and delivery
Coordinate meetings and activities of Lease Providers and internal MSFT SME.
Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report as necessary
Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required
Provide weekly project status reporting to DCD standards
Accountability:
Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on safety, scope, schedule, and budget
Work independently in support of the DCD Project Team
Track lessons learned and identify improvements to share across groups
Route RFS approval to all stakeholders and regional approvers
Ensure lease provider’s compliance to lease agreement contract
Other
Embody our culture and values
Qualifications
5+ years in construction project management of Data Centers or Mission Critical Facilities
Degrees and/or professional licenses in Construction Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or similar experiences
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously
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. OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred
Ability to read and understand commercial lease agreements preferred
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.
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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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.
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