Overview
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+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 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.
We are looking for Construction Managers to join and lead delivery of assigned data center buildings and supporting infrastructure from design through operational turnover. You will serve as Microsoft's primary construction representative for assigned projects and coordinate activities between General Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Commissioning teams, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Drive construction execution in a large-scale greenfield campus environment, ensuring building construction activities remain aligned with site development, utility infrastructure, transportation improvements, and campus-wide construction sequencing. Partner with contractors and project teams to safely execute work in a rapidly evolving construction environment while maintaining schedule and budget commitments.
Manage General Contractor and subcontractor performance, holding construction partners accountable for safety, quality, staffing, productivity, reporting requirements, schedule adherence, and issue resolution. Lead routine business reviews and project meetings to identify execution risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive accountability for results.
Coordinate project activities with critical supporting infrastructure including substations, electrical distribution systems, water supply systems, transportation infrastructure, and other utility systems required to support campus development and building turnover. Identify and escalate infrastructure readiness risks that could impact project milestones or commissioning activities.
Support execution in a remote West Texas construction environment where workforce availability, transportation logistics, labor accommodations, site access, and material delivery strategies are critical to project success. Partner with contractors and campus leadership to align workforce planning, staffing strategies, transportation plans, and construction logistics with project execution needs.
Manage project financial performance through oversight of budgets, forecasts, change orders, pay applications, Project Expenditure Requests (PERs), and Professional Service Requests (PSRs). Partner with Cost Management and Project Controls teams to identify commercial risks and maintain predictable project outcomes.
Act as a visible safety leader and champion Microsoft’s safety culture. Ensure compliance with Microsoft safety standards, contractor safety programs, OSHA requirements, and regulatory obligations. Participate in safety audits, incident investigations, corrective action reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
Build effective working relationships with local authorities, utility providers, project partners, contractors, suppliers, Operations, Commissioning, and Quality teams. Communicate project progress, key decisions, risks, and mitigation strategies through concise and executive-ready reporting
Qualifications
Required/minimum qualifications
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Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
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:
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Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience delivering hyperscale data centers, petrochemical, power generation, semiconductor, industrial, or other mission-critical facilities.
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Experience managing projects exceeding $500M in construction value.
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Experience working in remote or labor-constrained markets with significant workforce mobilization and logistics challenges.
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Experience managing large EPC contractors and complex contractor organizations.
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Experience coordinating major utility infrastructure including substations, electrical distribution systems, water infrastructure, and utility interconnections.
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Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and operational turnover of mission-critical facilities.
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Strong understanding of construction cost controls, scheduling, forecasting, change management, and risk management.
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Experience using Primavera P6, Power BI, and enterprise construction controls systems.
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OSHA 30, CCM, PMP, DBIA, PE, or equivalent industry certifications preferred.
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Construction Project Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process.
