Construction Manager

Overview

The Construction Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering Microsoft's datacenter capacity at the local campus/metro level. This role integrates construction, engineering, safety, operations, and vendor management activities to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Microsoft's standards.

You will drive datacenter fitout and integration activities, review engineering documentation, supportriskand compliance programs, and serve as a safety advocate on job sites.

Success in this role requires strong industry experience, sound technical judgment, disciplined project management, and the ability to partner effectively with internal teams, General Contractors, and subcontractors. You model Microsoft's culture - Safety, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Inclusion - while championing highquality delivery in a fastpaced missioncritical environment.

Responsibilities

Project Execution & Delivery

Drive data center construction and integration activities on local/campus projects, providing technical input on fit out, constructability, and execution decisions.

Facilitatetimely, data driven decisions with project teams and stakeholders tomaintainschedule, quality, safety, and budgetobjectives.

Support campus teams inestablishingproject goals, assigning responsibilities, and assessing performance.

Technical Review & Risk Management

Review engineering documentation, site plans, and building designs;identifyrisks, design gaps, and constructability issues, recommending solutions aligned with Microsoft standards.

Assistin developing and communicating risk mitigation strategies, metrics, dashboards, and scorecards.

Analyze safety and security metrics to drive action and accountability.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

Serve as an onsite safety leader and advocate, ensuring compliance with OSHA (or regional equivalents), Microsoft safety programs, and regulatory requirements.

Conduct routinejobsitesafety audits, security checks, andparticipatein incident investigations.

Promote a "safety first, security first"mindset across GC, subcontractors, and partner teams.

Project Controls & Financial Stewardship

Monitor approved project budgets and support projectcontrolsprocesses (PERs, PSRs, Change Orders, Pay Applications).

Apply cost effective solutions and influence stakeholders toward financially responsible decisions.

Provideaccurateproject data supporting KPIs, invoicing, policies, and reporting requirements.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Collaborate effectively with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders tomaintainalignment with project goals and corporate standards.

Assistwith developing RFPs, reviewing scopes of work, and supporting procurement and resource planning.

Monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts, NDAs, safety expectations, and prior audit results.

Coordination & Communication

Attend and advise during owner/architect/contractor (OAC) meetings,representingMicrosoft's interests and reinforcing safety and security priorities.

Provide clear communication of project status, risks, KPIs, and progress to internal partners and external stakeholders.

Help coordinate cross functional teams (Engineering, Operations, CSE, Legal, Project Controls, etc.) tomaintainalignment with project vision and goals.

Required/minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.

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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

While not required, we also look for the following.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• 7+ years experience working on data center projects.
• Experience supporting mission critical construction projects, including data centers, industrial, manufacturing, or high complexity environments.
• Demonstrated ability to
  • Interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
  • Manage scope, schedule, quality, and risk
  • Navigate compliance and regulatory frameworks
  • Coordinate vendors and cross functional teams
• Strong skills in safety leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and influencing without authority.
• Proficiencyin construction planning,logistics, QA/QC, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and incident management.
• Experience supporting or executing RFPs, PERs, procurement cycles, and vendor evaluations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft processes, Industry safety frameworks, Division 1 requirements, or similar enterprise construction standards.
• Ability to build strong relationships across GCs, subcontractors, internal teams, and external agencies.
• Demonstrated cultural alignment with Microsoft's values - Model, Coach, Care - and commitment to safety, inclusion, and operational excellence.

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