Construction Project Manager

Are you ready to take your  Construction background and Project Manager acumen to the next level and make an impact on a high impact business? If the answer is yes, We have an opportunity like no other. As a Microsoft Construction Project Manager you will be a difference maker and grow your career in the process. 

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 experiences to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.

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

• Assisting the Sr. Project Manager in leading the project team, goal setting, developing policies and procedures to guide the project/program and mentor team members. 
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Sr. Project Manager to achieve the successful completion of the project/program.  

• Monitor design and construction activities to ensure that all phases of work are done in accordance with contractual agreements and corporate quality standards.

• Monitors, evaluates and or develops project budgets, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates, as well as reviews purchase orders, change orders, and invoices.

• Forecast, identify and addresses areas of potential liabilities and risks.

• Develops, monitors, and maintains project schedules.  Ensures that project objectives are met.

• Maintains client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships.  Manages conflict resolution.

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential concerns and persuades others, which may include executive leadership, to adopt positions to facilitate the successful conclusion of the project.

• Assist in the evaluation, development, and selection of standards, protocols, policies and procedures to facilitate project success.

• Provides guidance, direction, and instruction to less experienced team members and colleagues.

• Embody our Culture and Values 

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 1+ year(s) experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

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 AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development.
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• 1+ year(s) experience reading and/or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).