Project Engineer / Coordinator - AMER
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 22, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world's largest online services. In this role you will provide both coordination and technical support the project managers within your region aligning priorities with the EPC functions while supporting the team to overcome obstacles. While this role can be primarily remote, we are looking for leaders located near one of our regional hub locations. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and support fast-track project execution using a matrixed team of dedicated and functional team members, lead communication between EPC projects and report status updates to EPC leadership.Drive resolution of project challenges and foster collaboration to ensure project success and assign responsibilities, track performance, and deliver feedback to meet program and project goals.Scope projects, conduct feasibility studies, and report findings to propose solutions and coordinate architects, engineers, and designers to deliver projects within scope, schedule, and budget.Collaborate with on-site operations teams for feasibility and gap analysis on data center space upgrades or conversions and oversee implementation, ensuring compliance with defined execution processes.Analyze industry best practices and internal processes to recommend changes that deliver cost savings, enhanced service, or improved asset management and proactively share relevant information and lead adjustments in plans or priorities to adapt to changing circumstances.Manage project scope changes and adjust overall plans accordingly and identify risks, establish mitigation strategies, and communicate goals through dashboards or scorecards to executive leadership.Build productive relationships with implementation partners, internal teams, and regional leadership and align project goals with corporate vision by coordinating with teams such as Security, IT, Legal, and Operations.Guide teams to update and refine the Basis of Design (BOD) as necessary.Develop and manage project budgets, scopes, and schedules, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and implement project controls for expenditures, service requests, change orders, and pay applications.Identify cost-effective solutions, streamline processes, and reduce cycle times while maintaining quality.Take ownership of EPC project delivery, identifying and resolving issues while driving complex initiatives.Embody our Culture & Values | |