Sub-regional Planning Leader

Microsoft Microsoft · Big Tech · Redmond, WA +4 · Construction Project Management

This role is a Sub-Regional Planning Leader for Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I). The primary focus is on managing project budgets, change management, coordination, driving results, financial acumen, goal alignment, resource management, project management, project tracking, risk mitigation, safety and regulation adherence, technical acumen in reviewing engineering documentation, and vendor management/selection for data center construction projects. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field with 12+ years of experience, or equivalent experience, and the ability to pass security screenings.

What you'd actually do

  1. Monitors the approved project budget, provides oversight, and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).
  2. Partners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g., Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], and Real Estate & Facilities [RE&F], etc.) and shares updated process flow information with the project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase program cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.
  3. Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.
  4. Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects (e.g., new construction and/or retrofits) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders. Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering positive cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the program strategy and milestones.
  5. Creates and applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project. Applies influence, strategy, and decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manages change with clients, sponsors, and vendors.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years related experience
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Cons

What the JD emphasized

  • safety standards and regulatory requirements
  • adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements