Preconstruction Manager
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Arizona, Phoenix | |
 Nov 20, 2024 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (MCO+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 to fill the role of Preconstruction Manager for US West and Canada. The person in this role will champion constructability considerations for prospective new datacenter sites and establish construction planning throughout the design process following site acquisition. The Preconstruction Manager will collaborate across various planning and design functions, will be well-versed in the logistical requirements for efficient build execution, and shall serve as the ''voice of the builder" throughout the project planning and design process. This person will evaluate new designs with the goal to increase their potential for efficient execution, and will be versed in various means and methods. This role is for an experienced builder who can offer guidance to others across a diverse project portfolio. Duties will include:Driving campus-based delivery solutions, reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders. Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Collaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams and GC/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project. Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk. Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards, and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress. Advises and monitors the performance of vendors and/or contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results. 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.
ResponsibilitiesManaging ResourcesOversees timely execution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts. Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion. Vendor Selection Reviews and approves vendor scope of work, design review of site and building plans, pay-application, and invoices. Risk Mitigation Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards, and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress. Suggests actions to support organizational and national safety goals. Safety and Regulation Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], or equivalent) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk. Conducts routine safety program, project, and contractor audits, and performs and participates in incident investigations. Vendor Management Advises and monitors the performance of vendors and/or contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results. Reviews vendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries (with the cost management team) and clarifies those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive teams. Drives Results 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. Budget and Controls 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.). Financial Acumen 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. Goal Alignment Collaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Center for International Social Science Research [CISSR], Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], Legal, Project Controls, etc.) and General Contractors/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project. Project Management Drives campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities). Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions. Assists campus teams in establishing goals for project teams, assigning responsibilities, measuring performance, and seeking and delivering feedback to achieve timely results. Change Management Partners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g. Environmental, Real Estate, Legal, 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. Project Tracking Assists with creating and reporting on project progress regarding scope, schedule, standards, and budget. Coordination Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Technical Acumen Reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Identifies potential risks/gaps and provides recommendations to project teams that mitigate risk and improve overall constructability. Aligns project/program delivery with execution procedures and standards and ensures alignment with organizational standards and commitments.Embody our Culture & Values | |