Senior Construction Manager Job at Microsoft Corporation (Austin)

Senior Construction Manager

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Austin

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

116900.00 - 203600.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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 experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services. Within CO+I, Datacenter Construction Delivery (DCD) is responsible for delivering datacenter capacity for Microsoft’s cloud business meeting all safety, quality, sustainability, schedule, and budget requirements. The DCD Senior Construction Manager provides critical leadership, ownership and accountability for the team's deployment and delivery of large-scale, campus and/or regionally based delivery solutions to predictably deliver Datacenter capacity.

Job Responsibility:

Project Oversight & Budget Control: Monitor project budgets, manage financial controls (e.g., PERs, PSRs, Change Orders), and recommend adjustments to ensure fiscal compliance and efficiency
Change & Risk Management: Partner with internal stakeholders to implement updated processes that drive cost savings and cycle-time improvements
develop risk mitigation strategies and track progress through dashboards and scorecards
Project Delivery & Coordination: Lead campus/metro construction projects (new builds and retrofits), make data-driven decisions, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to achieve program milestones
Safety & Compliance Leadership: Champion safety standards and regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA), conduct audits, and oversee incident investigations to maintain a secure work environment
Vendor & Resource Management: Oversee vendor selection, performance monitoring, and contract compliance
manage procurement activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and adequate staffing
Technical & Financial Acumen: Review engineering designs, identify risks, and recommend cost-effective solutions
apply strategic decision-making to optimize schedules, budgets, and overall project outcomes
Performance Tracking & Reporting: Track project scope, schedule, and budget
prepare progress reports and present financial and operational updates to stakeholders and executive team

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Nice to have:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience
7+ years experience working on data center projects
Experience working with data center project leases
Experience working with electrical utility providers
Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification
Experience with project management methodologies, included but not limited to Waterfall OR Agile certification, Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Certification in relevant industry
Ability to work in the field

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Senior Construction Manager

Microsoft Corporation

Location:
United States , Austin

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

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