Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. We are 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 a 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.

Within CO+I, the Global Supply Chain team is responsible for establishing a supply chain that can meet the ever-growing growth of the Cloud and our customers. We support a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary, multi-billion, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. Furthermore, we support the Operations team that manages and runs the cloud assets. We are looking to fill a critical role of **Construction Contracts** **Director** **- Americas** on our Supply Chain Execution team to lead a program of build projects.

As part of the regional Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) Execution Oversight Team (EOT), the key responsibilities are to work cross functionally with other EOT members to provide oversight on the consistent implementation of the project service level agreement (SLA) and functional governance, perform project health analysis against the approved SLAs/scope/execution plan/cost/schedule, assist with the project setup, evaluate the site resource effectiveness, conduct spot audits, assist with onboarding and training of the site-based team. The team will be dedicated to this scope and will not be assigned to specific projects or other functional/regional activities. The project reviews and assessment will be as per the EOT roadmap and/or managed by exception should a critical priority be raised within the region. The team will be based in a hub location and will travel together to the site as per the roadmap and business critical priorities.

**This role is located in one of these hub locations: Atlanta, GA; San Antonio, TX; Redmond, WA; Phoenix, AZ​ or Virginia. Travel requirements: 50-75%.**

Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.

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**

**Procurement and Contracts**

+ Project Procurement:

+ Monitor site sourcing activities for various professional services, such as General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost & Project Management

+ Assess sourcing and negotiationstrategies to meet project objectives.

+ Contract Review and Compliance:

+ Attest that contract site teamsare verifying contract requirements are met according to the terms and conditions.

+ Audits site procurement contracting strategies for data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieveoptimal cost and continuity of supply and services.

+ Change Order Management:

+ Detailed understanding of contractual conditionsregarding order management.

+ Audit and ensure compliance of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly.

+ Execution Coordination & Communication:

+ Assess and advise onthe site team’s post-award contract execution and commercial decision making.

+ Travel to site whenchallenges arise related to the project/contract and implement strategies to mitigate the risk.

+ Provide regular status reports on issues, risks and mitigations to leadership.

+ Assess mitigation process ofsite contract managers when significant contractual issues arise

+ Effectively document and communicate improvement recommendationsafter site audit completion

**Stakeholder Collaboration**

+ Drives significant business engagement in partnership with the Execution Oversight Team team and cross-functional teams including Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Management, Engineering, Quality, Construction and Project Managers.

+ Drives commercial compliance and problem resolution with General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers.

+ Actively partners with suppliers to identify and drive continuous improvement and risk management opportunities by evaluating procedural, operational, and/or environmental factors, analyzing root causes of issues, sharing insights with key stakeholders, and influencing the adoption of needed improvements.

+ Embody ourCulture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) andValues (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

**Qualifications**

**Required/Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience (including internships) in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations

+ OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 5+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ Experience in contract management for construction, real estate, or infrastructure projects.

**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 every two years thereafter.

**Preferred Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 10+ years experience in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations

+ OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 9+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operation

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ Hyperscale data center or large building construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity

+ Experience developing and negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation.

+ Excellent understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions

+ Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM)

+ Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

+ Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

+ Proficiency in contract management software and tools.

Sourcing and Category Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,200 - $194,800 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 $142,200 - $213,200 per year.

Sourcing and Category Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $124,800 - $266,800 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 $159,000 - $292,200 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 and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.

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