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We are looking for a passionate, individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.
Overview
Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Global Project Controls (GPC) 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, individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.
To help us accelerate achieving our objectives, growth, and transformation, we are looking for a Sub-Regional Cost Lead for the AMERS East Sub-region, leased data center Fitout program to work alongside the regional cost management lead to commercially manage all data center fit-out construction projects in the region. Being part of this team would give you an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business and enable global impact.
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.
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.
Work alongside the DCD Project Manager to commercially manage all projects in the region
Provide on location commercial management to the projects to ensure that Microsoft is financially and contractually protected
Management of all commercial issues on all current, future and past projects and report on these issues through the Project Controls & DCD head office in Redmond on a regular basis
Commercial management of the LP from liaison with our procurement office on the RFP documents through to the final payments and agreement of the final accounts and paperwork. This will also include: Detailed estimation of the project based on local design documents
Estimation of and commercial agreement of all TOF’s / change orders
Draft commercial detail of all funding requests
Review and agreement of all LP procurement of the subcontract packages including the approval of the TOFs (Tennant Order Form)
Commercial review of all disputes that may arise
Presenting proposals to head office for purchase order approval
Approving invoices for all project vendors
Final account agreement & closeout for all vendor accounts
Manage the QS firm contracted to provide commercial support in the region.
Assist in the procurement of QS firm
Manage the resources allocated to the projects to ensure that they are appropriate in number and quality
Regular MBUs with the cost management firms
Ensure that the full suite of cost reports are available for review by Redmond on a monthly basis
Provide the PER (funding) team all commercial support necessary to ascertain the required timing of the funding intervals and all commercial information needed to back up these funding requests to management. This will normally involve the production of multiple option cost scenarios.
Site selection support: Work with our site selection team in the region to provide constructability reports and site specific comparative estimates on candidate sites. Also provide all funding and PO support necessary for this team to perform in the region
Commercial Process control: Review the current commercial processes in the region and develop these into a commercial playbook. On agreement of this playbook the candidate shall be responsible for the consistent implementation of same
Embody our culture and values
Required/minimum qualifications
Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience.
2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
1+ year(s) of experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
Charted Quantity Surveyor (RICS or equivalent)
Working knowledge of construction contracts used internationally especially in Americas
Knowledge and experience of the commercial management role in the procurement of LP contracts and other construction vendors
Construction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 per year.
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, read more about requesting accommodations.
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