Senior Construction Project Manager

Job ID: 200051939Posted: 2026-10-22Location: United States, Wisconsin, Mount PleasantSalary: USD $116,900 - $203,600 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: Fully on-siteRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: Real Estate, Facilities, & ConstructionDiscipline: Construction Project ManagementCompany: MicrosoftOverviewMicrosoft 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.  Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Asemployeeswe 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.   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.ResponsibilitiesBudget and ControlsMonitors the approved project budget, provides oversight, and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).Change ManagementPartners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g., Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], and Real Estate & Facilities [RE&F], etc.) and shares updated process flow information with the project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase program cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.CoordinationAttends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.Drives ResultsFacilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects (e.g., new construction and/or retrofits) by makingtimelydata-based decisions in partnership with the 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.Financial AcumenCreates and applies best practices toidentifyand incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project. Applies influence, strategy, and decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, andmanageschangewith clients, sponsors, and vendors.Goal AlignmentCollaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Center for International Social Science Research [CISSR], Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], Legal, Project Controls, etc.) and General Contractors/Subcontractors tomaintainthe corporate vision and goals for the project.Managing ResourcesOverseestimelyexecution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts. Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion.Project ManagementDrives campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities). Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions.Assistscampus teams inestablishinggoals for project teams, assigning responsibilities, measuring performance, andseekingand delivering feedback to achievetimelyresults.Project TrackingAssistswith creating and reporting on project progressregardingscope, schedule, standards, and budget.Risk MitigationCommunicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics,dashboardsand/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress. Suggests actions to support organizational and national safety goals.Safety and RegulationRepresents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], or equivalent) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk. Conducts routine safetyprogram,project, and contractor audits, and performs andparticipatesin incident investigations.Technical AcumenReviews engineering documentation/designs,site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information.Identifiespotential risks/gaps and provides recommendations to project teams that mitigaterisk, andimprove overall constructability. Aligns project/program delivery with execution procedures andstandards, andensures alignment with organizational standards and commitments.Vendor ManagementAdvises andmonitorsthe performance of vendors and/or contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results. Reviews vendor performancerelativeto cash flow and budget summaries (with the cost management team) and clarifies those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive teams.Vendor SelectionReviews and approves vendor scope of work, design review of site and building plans, pay-application, and invoices.QualificationsRequired/minimum qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.12+ years experience working on data center projects.Background Check 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.#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareersConstruction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.