Senior Construction Project Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsofts 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 worlds largest online services.

To help us achieve our objectives growth and transformation we are looking for a Senior Construction Project Manager for the Cologne Metro to work within the DCD (Datacenter Delivery) team alongside the EPC team in country to support data centre construction projects in the region. This role is located in NRW region in Germany.

Being part of this team would give you an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business and enable regional impact.

Microsofts 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.

• Drives data center construction integration and fit-out activities on local/campus projects (new builds retrofits infrastructure improvements) making timely data-driven decisions with local teams and stakeholders aligned to Safety Security Quality Schedule and Cost priorities.

• Monitors the approved project budget oversees project controls (PERs PSRs Change Orders Pay Applications) and applies cost-effective solutions influence and negotiation skills to meet delivery targets.

• Provides cost and KPI data invoices and process/policy information to communicate status to client partners and reports progress on scope schedule standards and budget.

• Acts as Microsofts onsite safety leader ensuring adherence to OSHA (or equivalent) standards; conducts safety security project and contractor audits participates in incident investigations and develops risk mitigation plans with metrics and dashboards reported to leadership.

• Monitors vendor and contractor performance and compliance (security policies NDAs contracts audit results) reviews cash flow and budget summaries with cost management and assists in preparing RFPs PERs and other approval tools.

• Partners with COI CSE RE&F Engineering Operations Legal Project Controls and other stakeholders to maintain corporate vision and goals; attends and advises at owner/architect/contractor meetings and shares updated process flows to drive cost savings and efficiency.

• Reviews engineering documentation designs and site/building plans to identify risks and gaps with a security-first lens; confirms scoped resources (people materials equipment) are available and partners with senior construction staff to procure more as needed.

Bachelors Degree in Construction Project Management Architecture Engineering or related field AND related experience OR equivalent experience.

While not required we also look for the followingPreferred Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Construction Project Management Architecture Engineering or related field AND significant related experience OR equivalent experience.

Significant experience working on data center projects.

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.

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Construction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Germany is 92800.00 - 176200.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

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position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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