Construction Project Manager

Join Microsoft’s Data Center Delivery team and play a critical role in building the infrastructure that powers the world's leading cloud services. In this role, you will lead and support data center construction and integration activities across campus and local projects, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to Microsoft’s high quality standards. This aligns closely with Data Center Delivery’s mission of safely delivering high-quality, sustainable data center facilities while meeting design, schedule, and budget objectives.   You will work closely with engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to oversee project execution, review technical designs and documentation, evaluate risks, and drive data-based decision making throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong collaboration, project management, and technical expertise to coordinate resources, monitor contractor performance, manage project metrics, and ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational requirements. As a trusted project partner and onsite safety advocate, you will help mitigate risks, promote a culture of safety, and contribute to the successful delivery of mission-critical data center infrastructure that supports Microsoft's global cloud and AI platform. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced construction environment and are passionate about delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure projects through operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration. At Microsoft, our mission—to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more—guides how we partner with customers to deliver trusted, impactful solutions. With a growth mindset culture, we innovate responsibly and measure success by shared progress—people, teams, and customers. Join us to do meaningful work that changes the world and helps shape what’s next for everyone.

Budget and Controls Monitors the approved project budget and provides oversight for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.). Change Management 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 cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies. Coordination Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings, advocating for safe and secure security-first mindset during project planning. Coordinates meetings and activities of vendors and cost managers, and attends scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Drives Results Facilitates the delivery of local projects (e.g., new construction, infrastructure improvements) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with local project teams and stakeholders. Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the project strategy, milestone delivery, and core values and priorities (Safety, Security, Quality, Schedule, Cost). Financial Acumen Applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions to meet project delivery at each site location. Applies influence, strategies, and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions. Goal Alignment Collaborates with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Center for International Social Science Research [CISSR], Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], Legal, Project Controls, etc.) to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project. Managing Resources Confirms the