Construction Manager

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Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. 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.

Required/minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
• Multiple years of progressive responsibility project construction management
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, key initiatives and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience managing large scale projects /multiple projects with both localized and virtual teams
• Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success in participating in cross-functional teams to deliver on key projects
• Must be able to work within a dynamic team of full-time employees and consultants
• High personal standard to deliver a thoughtful, polished and quality work product
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent client relationship skills
• Construction health & safety knowledge
• Project Quality Assurance

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience working on data center projects.
• Compliance Management
• Construction Cost Management
• Project and Construction Planning
• Construction Processes
• Construction Risk
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Language - English Proficiency, Indonesian Preferred
• Incident Management
• Multitasking
• Negotiation
• Project Planning
• Scope Management

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 Manager (s) Key Roles, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities:

• The Construction Manager reports to the Site Director and is responsible for the project delivery to the expectations of Safety, Quality, Predictable Cost and Schedule.
• Management of resources/talents assigned to the project (CSA/MEP Superintendent, Quality Manager, Energy Marshall, Logistic Coordinator/Project Engineer and ITIM)
• Working in collaboration with other site personnel for expeditious timely resolution of field queries, issues, and challenges Microsoft Confidential Page 9 of 16 Aug 2024
• Delivery of the project to the expectations of Safety, Quality, Predictable Cost and Schedule as per the approved project SLAs.
• Hold GC and contracted vendors accountable to their contracted deliverables.
• Perform site walks every day and track project’s progress on schedule, quality, and safety. Work closely with the site safety lead and contractors to reinforce safety culture at site. • Manage, monitor, and accountable for the construction scope, progress, execution, schedule, and cost as per approved baseline document.
• Ensure that all CSA and MEP works meet the highest quality standards and comply with relevant codes, regulations, and specifications
• Demonstrate visible leadership in the field by walking the jobsite daily to ensure compliance with safety, quality and schedule and progress. • Work closely with the quality lead to document, report, and reinforce non-conformance remediations and resolution of issues.
• Maintain accurate records of all construction activities, including daily logs, progress reports, change orders, and as-built drawings. This documentation is essential for tracking project milestones, identifying areas for improvement, and resolving disputes.
• Support commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting and handover of the project to operations team.

Budget and Controls

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

Change Management

• Partners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I), and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g., Commercial Software Engineering [CSE] and Real Estate & Facilities [RE&F], etc.) and shares updated process flow information with the project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.

Coordination

• Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Coordinates meetings and activities of vendors and cost managers, and attends scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.

Drives Results

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

Financial Acumen

• Applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions to meet project delivery at each site location. Applies influence, strategies, and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.

Goal Alignment

• Collaborates with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Center for International Social Science Research [CISSR], Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], Legal, Project Controls, etc.) to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project.

Managing Resources

• Confirms the scoped resources (e.g., people, materials, equipment) are available for the job. Partners with senior construction staff to procure additional materials as needed.

Project Management

• Drives data center construction/integration activities on local/campus projects (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities) and provides key input on all data center fit-out related activities, leveraging experiences and technical knowledge to ensure sound and data-driven decisions.

Project Tracking

• Provides specific project data supporting cost and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, invoices, processes, and policies in order to communicate status to client partners. Reports on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget.

Risk Mitigation

• Reviews and assists with developing risk mitigation activities and communicating metrics, dashboards and/or scorecards to track and drive progress. Analyzes safety metrics and communicates results to leadership to drive action and accountability.

Safety and Regulation

• Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate onsite ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], or equivalent) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk. Conducts routine safety program, project, and contractor audits, and performs and participates in incident investigations.

Technical Acumen

• Reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Identifies potential risks/gaps and recommendations to teammates and/or other internal partners.

Vendor Management

• Assists with the monitoring of vendor and/or contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results. Reviews vendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries (with the cost management team) and clarifies those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive teams.

Vendor Selection

• Assists with preparing Request for Proposal (RFPs), Project Expenditure Requests (PERs), and other project approval tools and templates.