Construction Manager at Microsoft

San Jose, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

188400.0

Posted On

17 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction Project Management, Leadership, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Excellence, Financial Management, Compliance, Data Center Projects, Vendor Management, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Waterfall Methodologies, Continuous Improvement, Quality Assurance, Change Control, KPI Tracking

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. Within CO+I, Datacenter Construction Delivery (DCD) is responsible for delivering datacenter capacity for Microsoft’s cloud business meeting all safety, quality, sustainability, schedule, and budget requirements. The Construction Manager provides critical leadership, ownership and accountability for the team's deployment and delivery of large-scale, campus and/or regionally based delivery solutions to predictably deliver Datacenter capacity. You will oversee project execution across multiple sites, manage vendor relationships, and drive risk mitigation strategies through metrics and dashboards. The position requires effective leadership to influence internal and external partners, maintain compliance, and ensure on-time delivery of complex global construction projects. Additionally, you’ll manage a high-performing team, fostering growth and accountability while promoting safety and operational excellence. 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 Strategic Delivery: Manage end-to-end delivery lifecycle (envisioning, planning, execution) for complex, high-impact projects; lead steering committees and executive communications. Customer & Business Growth: Identify and accelerate cloud consumption opportunities, manage backlog risk, and support incremental business through proposals and pursuit cycles. Financial & Risk Management: Ensure fiscal health of projects (budget, forecasting, profitability), oversee risk mitigation strategies, and lead critical recoveries for escalations. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives, manage compliance standards, and act as the voice of the customer to ensure satisfaction. Operational Excellence: Oversee project initiation, planning, and closure; enforce IP reuse and process standardization; drive readiness programs and continuous improvement. Monitoring & Governance: Establish rhythms for tracking KPIs, deliverables, and Conditions of Satisfaction; manage change control, quality assurance, and issue resolution. Contracting & Compliance: Support contract setup, amendments, invoicing, and partner resource management while ensuring adherence to confidentiality and compliance requirements. Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience in the Construction Industry 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: - 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 or preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. 12+ years experience working on data center projects. 10+ years Data Center Construction Management experience working for a general contractor or hyperscale provider. Experience working with data center project leases. Experience working with electrical utility providers. Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification. Experience with project management methodologies, included but not limited to Waterfall OR Agile certification, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) #COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers Construction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $188,400 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 $123,500 - $206,400 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, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The Construction Manager will manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle for complex projects, oversee project execution across multiple sites, and drive risk mitigation strategies. They will also manage vendor relationships and ensure on-time delivery of global construction projects.