Construction Project Manager

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) Network Construction 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 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.

Within CO+I, Datacenter Construction Delivery (DCD) is responsible for delivering datacenter capacity for Microsoft's cloud business meeting all safety, quality, sustainability, schedule, and budget requirements. The DCD Construction Project Manager provides critical leadership, ownership and accountability for the team's deployment and delivery of large-scale, campus and / or regionally based delivery solutions to predictably deliver Datacenter capacity.

This role leads the delivery of highly complex, high-impact projects by driving strategic planning, resource alignment, and risk management to ensure predictable outcomes. It builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, acts as the voice of the customer, and oversees contracting, financial governance, and project closure. The position also contributes globally by sharing best practices and fostering industry impact.

This role is located in San Antonio, TX. Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates should relocate and reside within 50 miles of the San Antonio 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

• Drive Strategic Delivery : Manage end-to-end delivery lifecycle (envisioning, planning, execution) for complex, high-impact projects; lead steering committees and executive communications.
• Customer & Business Growth : Identify and accelerate cloud consumption opportunities, manage backlog risk, and support incremental business through proposals and pursuit cycles.
• Financial & Risk Management : Ensure fiscal health of projects (budget, forecasting, profitability), oversee risk mitigation strategies, and lead critical recoveries for escalations.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives, manage compliance standards, and act as the voice of the customer to ensure satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence : Oversee project initiation, planning, and closure; enforce IP reuse and process standardization; drive readiness programs and continuous improvement.
• Monitoring & Governance : Establish rhythms for tracking KPIs, deliverables, and Conditions of Satisfaction; manage change control, quality assurance, and issue resolution.
• Contracting & Compliance : Support contract setup, amendments, invoicing, and partner resource management while ensuring adherence to confidentiality and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

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Construction Project Management IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 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 $165,600 - $303,600 per year.

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 16, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and / or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.