Senior Construction Manager

Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, responsible for delivering global online services with security, compliance, operational excellence, and smart growth. Within CO+I, the EMEA Data Centre Delivery (DCD) team leads endtoend EPC delivery of Microsoft data centres across the region. 
We are seeking a passionate, high energy Senior Construction Manager to help build and deliver the infrastructure that powers some of the world’s largest online services. 

The CM serves as Microsoft’s Employer’s Representative, overseeing the construction of the shell, MEP fitout, testing, and IT fitout for one or more data centre projects on a campus. This position requires strong communication skills, technical depth in data centre design and construction, and the ability to lead in a fastpaced, highly technical environment. 
This role is based near Vihti or Kirkkonummi, Espoo, Finland, and relocation support is provided. Candidates must reside within 50 km of the Data Centre site. 

Role Overview 

As a Senior Construction Manager, you are responsible for driving safe, high quality, predictable, and efficient delivery across all assigned projects. You will set clear and ambitious goals, ensure alignment with EPC regional OKRs and DCEP schedules, and proactively identify and mitigate risks. 

The CM manages the full project lifecycle—from early due diligence and RFP processes through construction, commissioning, and handover. The role requires leadership across multiple simultaneous builds, ownership of large capital budgets, and the ability to break down complex programs into manageable deliverables. 

You will partner with key internal groups including Real Estate, Design Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Site Due Diligence, and Live Operations. This role demands high judgment, negotiation skills, strong analytical capability, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary, highly technical teams. The CPM also provides support for regional DCD initiatives and must excel in both strategic planning and hands on execution.

1. Site Due Diligence 

Liaise with Microsoft stakeholders to provide early construction guidance. 

Provide demolition, heavy civil, and constructability input. 

Support development of early works scope and site logistics plans. 

Review interfaces with live utilities (power, water, fibre, sewage). 

2. RFP Management 

Serve as primary DCD pointofcontact during the RFP process. 

Lead design–construction interface development to protect schedule milestones. 

Develop construction schedules aligned with regional SLAs. 

Lead technical query reviews, constructability assessments, and valueengineering options. 

3. Contract & Commercial Management 

Review B5 Form of Subcontractor Approval Request Form processes for compliance. 

Align with cost managers on contract variations and entitlement assessments. 

Support Change Call Triage Meetings. 

4. Construction Execution 

Lead safety culture and ensure alignment to regional OKR targets. 

Drive QA/QC program and maintain standards. 

Ensure schedule predictability and SLA performance. 

Oversee OFCI stakeholder management and resourcing. 

Lead mitigation and acceleration initiatives to protect milestone dates. 

Manage Campus PM team hiring, coaching, KPI setting, and performance management. 

5. Project Management 

Drive campusbased delivery solutions. 

Analyze technical information and propose solutions. 

Facilitate goalsetting, responsibility assignment, and performance measurement across project teams. 

6. Technical Acumen 

Review engineering and site plans; identify risks and gaps. 

Provide technical recommendations to improve constructability. 

Ensure alignment with organizational standards and execution procedures. 

7. Change Management 

Partner with CO+I and crossfunctional stakeholders to implement updated processes that enhance cost savings, cycletime, and efficiency. 

8. Driving Results 

Make databased decisions to deliver campusscale projects. 

Champion project and team goals. 

Foster crossgroup collaboration and vendor engagement. 

9. Managing Resources 

Oversee procurement activities and ensure adequate materials and staffing. 

Evaluate resource needs for continuous project delivery. 

10. Project Tracking & Reporting 

Support reporting on scope, schedule, standards, and budget. 

Provide insights, performance reports, and sitevisit documentation (e.g., photos). 

11. Coordination 

Participate in owner/architect/contractor and project meetings. 

Integrate lessons learned into project delivery. 

12. Goal Alignment 

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