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Microsoft Corporation Electrical Project Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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 deliver trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.
The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for the medium/low voltage electrical process delivery for the site location. This role is responsible for delivering the program safely, on schedule, on or under budget with a high-level of quality. The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the electrical portion of the project meets Microsoft guidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices and lessons learned drawn from previous projects as well as industry changing best practice.
The Electrical Project Manager will be working with the site electrical management team, general contractor team, commissioning team as well as coordinating with various internal stakeholders i.e. the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team among others. In supporting the delivery of projects, this position aligns team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts with the DCD project strategy. This will result in effective customer relationship management and efficiency in cost management and project delivery.
The Electrical Project Manager will be a relentless advocate for managing a safe site. The Electrical Project Manager will also collaborate with Microsoft Security, Integration, Project Engineering, Risk Management, BIM coordination, BAS coordination and other internal groups to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the Project. In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing contractor/vendor performance relative to cash flow and budget summaries and will clarify those reports in presentations to the delivery and executive chain. Other responsibilities include oversight and project controls, Professional Services Request, Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc. Additional tasks include MS partner engagement, as well as participation in communications plans, and community involvement with support from Data Center Operations (DCOPs) and Corporate Communications teams.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we 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.
Responsibilities
Business Processes:
Ensure safe working conditions have been established by reviewing documentation and procedures.
Manage general contractors and vendor performance along with their integration with internal partners to ensure
project delivery on time and on budget.
Follow project implementation schedules to deliver the hardware engineering aspects of a well-defined feature or product. Escalate issues to management, as necessary.
Work with construction and commissioning teams to ensure safe working conditions to thoroughly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.
Apply influence, strategies, and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.
Communication:
Effectively communicate key needs to the engineering and sourcing teams.
Highlight potential issues that may affect downstream execution of projects (e.g., performance vs. reliability and fabrication concerns).
Provide the project with a point of contact for development and delivery of electrical systems.
Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned.
Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings and reporting, as necessary.
Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.
Provide weekly project status reporting to DCD standards.
Vendor Management and contract compliance:
Provide Vendor oversight and performance management by walking the construction sites daily.
Review Request for Proposal (RFP’s) and other project approval tools.
Review vendor scope of work, and design review of site and building plans.
Validate vendor pay-application and invoice review and approval.
Manage compliance with prior audit results and recommendations.
Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience
OR equivalent experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ years of progressive responsibility in development of mechanical process construction or other large, complicated infrastructure programs. Data Center or chiller plant construction experience a plus.
Professional licenses in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
Ability to work effectively across teams, effectively manage schedules, support commissioning teams and procedures, equipment coordination, delivery schedule, documentation and turnover processes.
Experience managing large multi-faceted mechanical projects.
Ability to independently manage deadlines.
Experience in planning and installation of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and piping/plumbing systems and installing equipment such as pumps, exchangers, and compressors, chillers and Variable Frequency Drive.
Construction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $91,800 - $178,800 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 $117,900 - $195,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 24, 2024.
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