Construction Project Manager - Data Center

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The role of the Project Manager requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in Data Center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management, Data Center lease market experience, client representation and project and Project level services.
The DCD CPM is the Employer's Representative and is responsible for the delivery of core & shell and tenant improvements for a single Data Centre project or multiple projects as may be assigned to them.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
This role is located either in one or all hub locations – Madrid, Spain. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50KM of the Data Centre site location.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities Overview:

Project Management

Drives campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit datacenter facilities). Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions. Assists campus teams to establish goals for project teams, assigning responsibilities, measuring performance, and seeking and delivering feedback to achieve timely results.

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 improves overall constructability. Aligns project/program delivery with execution procedures and standards and ensures alignment with organizational standards and commitments.

Change Management

Partners with the Internal CO+I, and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g., CSE, ANS, RE&F, etc.) and shares updated process flow information with project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase program cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.

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 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.

Managing Resources

Oversees timely execution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program on time and within project budget forecasts. Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion.

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.

Goal Alignment

Collaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, CISSR, CSE, Legal, Project Controls, etc.) and GC/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project.

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., 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.

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.

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 cost management team) and clarifies those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive teams.

Vendor Selection

Reviews and approves vendor scope of work, design review of site and building plans, pay-application, and invoices.

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.

Budget and Controls

Monitors the approved project budget and provides oversight and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).

Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR significant related senior construction management experience in lieu of a degree.
Significant recent experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants. (Directly managing contract range between 150million – 300million Euro)
Solid experience directly managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching construction management and/or commissioning professionals.
Solid experience hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staffs.
Good recent experience delivering full life cycle hyperscale Data Centre projects.
Strong detailed understanding of electrical and mechanical principle to actively support vendors, contractors and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems such as; High, Medium and low voltage power systems, Generators, Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS's), Air Conditioning HVAC, Exhaust Fans, Chilled Water Systems, Building Management systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Testing and balancing and Pumps and Hydronic systems, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's) and Transformers.
In-depth knowledge and experience of change / incident management.
Ability to learn new technologies related to Data Centres.
High literacy in security, safety and customer data protection.
Solid communication and decision-making skills in challenging situations and in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of maintenance and corrective break-fix planning on mission-critical infrastructures.
Strong knowledge required to review/provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects.
Capable to review component submittal packages, understand requirements for Factory Witness Testing (FWT).
General contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders) associated with construction and project execution.
Strong leadership to drive audit activities to ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements.
Understand electrical engineering principles including breaker coordination studies, switch-gear sequence of operations, local electrical codes.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in construction project management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field significant related experience.
OR equivalent experience.

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. #COICareers
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