Construction Quality Manager

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A Microsoft Construction Quality Manager is responsible for governing the quality management system auditing contractor quality performance managing NCRs and quality metrics identifying risks before they impact commissioning or operations and ensuring data centers are delivered ready to performnot just ready to complete.

Core Responsibilities of a Microsoft Construction Quality Manager

1. Drive Construction Quality from Day One

• Ensure facilities are built in accordance with design requirements specifications and Microsoft quality standards.
• Promote a Right First Time culture to reduce rework delays and operational risks.

2. Audit Contractor Quality Programs

• Verify General Contractors are executing their Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct routine quality audits inspections and field observations.
• Validate contractor compliance with Division 01 requirements quality plans inspection processes and documentation requirements.

3. Manage NCRs and Quality Issues

• Initiate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Ensure corrective actions are developed implemented and verified.
• Escalate unresolved quality issues to project leadership.
• Trend recurring quality problems and drive systemic corrective actions.

4. Quality Management System Ownership

• Establish and maintain project quality plans.
• Review and align contractor quality plans before mobilization.
• Standardize quality processes across projects and campuses.

5. Inspection & Test Planning Governance

• Govern Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Define hold points quality gates and documentation requirements.
• Ensure Installer Verification Checklists (IVCs) and readiness requirements are met before commissioning milestones.

6. Digital Quality Platform Management

• Administer quality tracking systems (Nexus/ACMS).
• Monitor issue closure timelines and SLA performance.
• Produce dashboards and quality metrics for leadership visibility.

7. Field Quality Assurance

• Perform field inspections and observations.
• Monitor workmanship trends and installation quality.
• Verify contractors are following approved procedures and specifications.
• Provide early identification of risks that could impact commissioning IST or turnover.

8. Readiness and Turnover Support

• Support energization and commissioning readiness reviews.
• Ensure documentation inspections punch lists and quality issues are appropriately closed prior to turnover.
• Partner with Commissioning Managers and Operations to improve startup outcomes.

9. Continuous Improvement

• Analyze trends across campuses and metros.
• Capture lessons learned.
• Recommend process improvements that improve quality performance and reduce recurrence of defects.

10. Contractor Accountability

• Hold GCs accountable for their QA/QC responsibilities.
• Monitor closure performance and response times.
• Reinforce that workmanship quality remains the responsibility of the contractor. Microsoft Quality provides oversight and assurance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Project Management Architecture Engineering or related field AND 5 years related experience OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Project Management Architecture Engineering or related field AND 8 years related experience OR equivalent experience.
• 7 years experience working on data center projects.
• Proficient in data analytics reporting and construction management tools such asPower BI Nexus Bluebeam and BIMwith strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of construction specifications quality standards and installation compliance requirements.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such asLean DMAIC Six Sigma and change management.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving tools such asRCA FMEA 8D and CAPA.
• Knowledge ofISO 9001 Quality Management Systems quality auditing and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) principles.
• Experience developing implementing and managing structured quality management systems.
• Professional quality certifications preferred includingUSACE CQM OSHA 30 ASQ CQE CQA CMQ/OE Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.
• Experience indata center mission-critical industrial semiconductor pharmaceutical power or oil & gas construction environmentspreferred.

Other 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.

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Construction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97600 - $188400 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 $125000 - $206400 per year.

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position will be open for a minimum of 5 days with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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