Lead Metro Cost Manager

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Indianapolis, IN, USA
In-Office
117K-223K Annually
Expert/Leader
Software • Quantum Computing • Metaverse • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
The Role
Provide on-site commercial management for metro data center construction projects: manage GC commercial issues, estimates, GMP, pay applications, change orders, vendor invoices, cost reporting, funding requests, design commercial support, site selection, and manage QS firms. Ensure Microsoft is financially and contractually protected and report to Project Controls and DCD head office.
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Overview

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 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, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services.   

To support our continued growth, transformation, and business goals, we are seeking a strong Lead Metro Cost Manager to partner with stakeholders and provide commercial management for the metro’s data center construction projects. Joining this team offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing business with 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.  


“This role is located on-site at our Data Center Campus in La Porte, Indiana. 

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the Data Center location.  



Responsibilities
    • 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 are 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 GC 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:  

    • Agreement of estimates with the GC at during design development and agreement of the GMP.  

    • Detailed estimation of the project based on local design documents 

    • Pay application assessment and approval for the GC, all equipment vendors and all project support consultants  

    • Estimation of and commercial agreement of all change orders    

    • Draft commercial detail of all funding requests  

    • Review and agreement of all GC procurement of the subcontract packages including the approval of the LOAs (Letters of Authorization)  

    • Commercial review of all disputes that may arise  

    • Commercial management of all other program vendors including AE, Cx, Inspections, PMQS, QRA to include:  

    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  

    • Cost Reporting: Work with the PMQS, GC and project controls to 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.  

    • Design Team commercial support: From project kick-off through to final design provide commercial support on business cases, value engineering studies and change control as the design evolves from POR though to final design  

    • 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 


Qualifications

 Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
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.
  • 5+ years of data center experience, bachelor’s in quantity surveying  
 
 
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 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.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience or equivalent experience
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements and pass Microsoft Cloud background check
  • Work on-site at the Data Center Campus in La Porte, Indiana and relocate or reside within 50 miles of the data center
  • 12+ years experience working on data center projects
  • 5+ years of data center experience and/or Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying

Microsoft Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Pay is presented as broadly competitive overall, with clear role/level/location variation and an emphasis on using posted ranges and band information for apples-to-apples comparisons.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are described as a standout, highlighted by a strong 401(k) match structure and immediate vesting, plus additional plan features for tax-advantaged saving.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-oriented benefits are portrayed as a meaningful strength, with substantial paid parental leave and added supports like back-up care and adoption/surrogacy assistance.

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