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We are looking to fill the role of Preconstruction Manager for US West and Canada. The person in this role will champion constructability considerations for prospective new datacenter sites and establish construction planning throughout the design process following site acquisition.
The Preconstruction Manager will collaborate across various planning and design functions, will be well-versed in the logistical requirements for efficient build execution, and shall serve as the ''voice of the builder” throughout the project planning and design process. This person will evaluate new designs with the goal to increase their potential for efficient execution, and will be versed in various means and methods. This role is for an experienced builder who can offer guidance to others across a diverse project portfolio.
Duties will include:
Driving campus-based delivery solutions, reviews engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders. Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Collaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams and GC/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project. Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk. Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops metrics, dashboards, and/or scorecards to track, communicate, and drive progress. Advises and monitors the performance of vendors and/or contractors, ensuring compliance with contracts and prior audit results.
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