APAC Regional Lead Estimator at Microsoft

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Cost Management, Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, Construction Management, Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Project Management, Construction Life Cycle, Cost-effective Solutions, Standardization, Influence, Strategic Thinking, Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance

Industry

Software Development

Description

Estimate the cost of our datacenter projects to support the short and long-term plans for the corporation. Partner collaboratively with cross-functional teams (design engineering, construction, cost controls functions, scheduling, finance, etc.) to understand requirements and ensure alignment to scope, schedule, and budget. Develop and maintain estimating databases and templates specific to the role. Report out to senior managers on estimate data, project cost progress and assumptions to ensure a clear and concise message is sent and understood. Perform different types of estimates from conceptual to detailed, while keeping delivery dates as a top priority. Support, develop and improve estimating processes and procedures. Drive standardization and consistency throughout the group. Demonstrated ability to review quantitative or conceptual problems and situations to draw appropriate and valid conclusions from data presented. This includes analyzing data to determine the most significant elements, identify common elements and themes in situations and actions, and recognize cause and effect relationships Review engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Identifies potential risks/gaps and provide recommendations to project teams that mitigate risk and improve overall constructability. Align project/program delivery with execution procedures and standards and ensure alignment with organizational standards and commitments. Create and apply best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project. Apply influence, strategy, and decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change with clients, sponsors, and vendors. Knowledge of and the ability to follow systematic and continuing processes of checking to see whether an estimate is meeting specified requirements. This includes knowledge of quality measurements and defined standards. Embody our Culture and Values Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. 15+ years experience working on data center projects. Deep commercial knowledge of construction internationally. Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate with all other areas of the data center program, ability to think tactically and strategically, ability to build the trust of our construction partners to agree to very large construction contracts. Must possess a clear understanding of the full Construction Life Cycle Capability to perform all forms and types of estimates from parametric to bottoms up, and high level what-if scenarios. Strong analytical, problem-solving skills beyond estimating practice. Develop, maintain, and report on project scope, schedule, and budget with cost as the main driver in those conversations. Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success in participating in cross-functional teams to deliver on key projects. Should 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 estimate and/or any other report-out deliverable.

Responsibilities

Estimate the cost of datacenter projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Develop and maintain estimating databases, report on project cost progress, and improve estimating processes.