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Within CO+I, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) is responsible for delivering hyperscale datacenter programs that enable continued growth of Microsoft's cloud services worldwide.\nThe EPC portfolio spans complex, large-scale, multi-year infrastructure programs across multiple regions, incorporating diverse disciplines across engineering, construction, sourcing, and project controls. This work requires strong cross-functional collaboration to drive alignment, manage risk, and execute with precision at scale.\nResponsibilities\nThe position is located in Plano, TX at the project site for one year. At the end of the project, the employee will need to relocate to a different project location.\nThe Lease Construction Manager (LCM) is a critical member of Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) - Datacenter Construction Build Management (DCBM) team responsible for end-to-end delivery of leased datacenter construction projects. This role ensures timely execution of lease build-outs, compliance with Microsoft standards, and alignment with capacity delivery goals. LCMs act as the primary interface between Microsoft and landlords/general contractors, driving project milestones from site selection through Ready for Service (RFS).\nResponsibilities:\nProject Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination:\nManage all phases of leased datacenter construction projects, including site readiness, fit-out, commissioning, and handover.\nDevelop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.\nFacilitate communication plans and ensure alignment across engineering, operations, and security scopes.\nServe as the primary point of contact for landlords, general contractors, and internal Microsoft teams (DCE, ITIM, EH&S, Security, Operations).\nSafety & Compliance:\nEnsure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. \nEnforce Microsoft’s High-Risk Activity (HRA) program and safety standards on all leased sites.\nFinancial Management:\nEnsure adherence to Microsoft financial governance processes. \nOversee budget approvals, cost tracking, and vendor invoicing for lease projects.\nQuality & Delivery:\nDrive readiness for key milestones: Early Access, Ready Network Install (RNI), Security CX Complete, and RFS. \nValidate construction quality against Microsoft specifications.\nIdentify process gaps and implement best practices for efficiency and scalability across regions. \nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.\n2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.\nOther Requirements:\nAbility 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:\nMicrosoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.\nPreferred Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.\n7+ years experience working on data center projects.\nKnowledge of lease negotiations, construction contracts, and commissioning processes.\nAbility to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects under tight timelines.\nEfficient communication and cross-group collaboration skills.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft CO+I standards and datacenter delivery frameworks.\nExperience with safety programs and ISO-compliant quality systems.\nGrowth mindset and ability to foster an inclusive team culture.\n#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers\nConstruction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 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 $125,000 - $206,400 per year.\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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. 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