Central Utility Plant Mechanical Project Manager

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 experiences to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.

The role of the Central Utilility Plant Mechanical Project Manager (CUPMPM) requires interpersonal communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, as well as a background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and an emphasis on project/construction management with a high focus on the mechanical process.

The CUPMPM is responsible for the mechanical 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 Mechanical Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the mechanical 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 Mechanical Project Manager will coordinate with the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team and support specialty consultants to update and provide feedback based on Design (BOD). In supporting the delivery of projects, this position aligns team objectives, business processes, General Contractor (GC) and 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.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.

With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

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. 

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 VFD’s.

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 6, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

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The Central Utility Plant Mechanical Project Manager coordinates activities on the Mechanical Systems portion of datacenter development. As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring the status of a project's mechanical side to ensure it stays on schedule and on budget. You will ensure the project complies with all safety, labor, and zoning regulations. You will handle administrative duties such as budgeting and managing agreements with subcontractors and ensure that all mechanical process activities are executed in accordance with project drawings and specifications. A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, building science, or a related field is desirable. Certification from the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America is also desirable.

Business Processes:
1. Ensure safe working conditions have been established by reviewing documentation and procedures.
2. Manage GC(s) and vendor performance along with their integration with internal partners to ensure project delivery on time and on budget.
3. Follow project implementation schedules to deliver the mechanical engineering aspects of a well-defined feature or product. Escalate issues to management, as necessary.
4. Work with construction and subcontractor teams to ensure safe working conditions are achieved by rigorously test and validating installation, operation, and performance of mechanical systems.
5. Apply influence, strategies, and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.

Communication:
1. Effectively communicate key needs to the engineering and sourcing teams.

2. Highlight potential issues that may affect downstream execution of projects (e.g., performance vs. reliability and fabrication concerns).
3. Provide the project with a point of contact for development and delivery of mechanical systems.
4. Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned.
5. Attending scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings and reporting, as necessary.
6. Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.
7. Provide weekly project status reporting to DCD standards.

Vendor Management and contract compliance:
1. Provide Vendor oversight and performance management by walking the construction sites daily.
2. Preparation of Request for Proposal (RFP’s), PER’s, and other project approval tools.
3. Review and approval of vendor scope of work, and design review of site and building plans.
4. Validate vendor pay-application and invoice review and approval.
5. Manage compliance with prior audit results and recommendations.