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Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO+I, the Global Project Controls (GPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The Microsoft portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. We are seeking an experienced Integrated Planner - AI Training Data Centers with data analytics and business intelligence experience to join the Global Project Controls team within CO+I Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC). The successful candidate will support the team's Rhythm of Business (ROB) and collaboration with cross-functional team counterparts. Your responsibilities will include project planning, general contractor schedule management, facilitating project risk identification, and engaging in strategic business planning activities. The ideal candidate should have a well-rounded understanding of Construction Project Controls or Construction Management practices and principles. Also, they must have a high level of attention to detail, excellent technical writing skills, and the ability to meet deadlines; be highly collaborative, self-motivated, problem solving, and comfortable with taking the lead on projects/initiatives. This role is located Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must relocate or reside within 50 miles of the site location.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for developing Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) including timelines and dependencies for large-scale datacenter construction projects
Work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, procurement, and construction to ensure project milestones are met and deliverables are completed on time
Monitor project risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential issues
Work closely with the site leadership ensure the GC Baseline Schedule meets the standards and requirements defined within the DIV1 Specification
Complete the GC Baseline Evaluation process and provide recommendations
Carry out the GC Proposal Schedule Evaluations and provide evaluation narrative and scores
Facilitate and participate in weekly schedule reviews onsite with GC schedule teams to analyze and validate progress onsite
Proactively analyze project schedules by
comparing cost/resource curves to actuals, tracking float consumption, perform schedule integrity (health) checks, carry-out delay impact analysis, monitor monthly performance and carry out variance analysis supporting Baseline Management and Change Control processes throughout the Project Lifecycle
Carry out and communicate Schedule Time Impact Assessments of schedule delay events and recommend mitigation strategies to recover and/or control the impacts
Identify and mitigate threats to the project's schedule and initiate corrective actions through field staff
Analyze resource loading and recommend adjustments / corrective action as appropriate
Assess impacts of design and/or long lead equipment changes and provide recommendations to mitigate/recover the schedule
Provide final review of schedules for estimating as requested
Embody our culture and values
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years' experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects
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
Nice to have:
Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years' experience as a site-based Lead Scheduler Planner in a large EPC Project OR equivalent experience
Extensive Primavera P6 experience
4+ years of experience with Power BI Data Analytics
4+ years of experience in Data Center Build Planning/Schedule