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Metro Contract Lead

Microsoft· Sourcing and Category Management
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Columbus, OH$116.9k - $203.6kUnknownPosted 4mo ago

About the role

Metro/Contract Lead for GC, Cx, AE and other service contracts within the US Central Region, located in Columbus, OH. Leads a program of build projects in Microsoft’s CO&I EPC organization, focusing on contract execution, risk management, supplier coordination, budget/change management, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all aspects of execution of GC, Cx, AE and other service contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Collaborate with legal, procurement, and project management teams to align contract execution with project objectives.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters related to GC, Cx, and AE projects for the region.
  • Support in negotiating and issuance of GC contracts in alignment with project requirements and timelines for the region.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with contract execution, ensuring project objectives are safeguarded.
  • Develop and implement risk management strategies to address contractual and operational challenges.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and Contractors to ensure timely delivery of services; manage vendor relationships, addressing issues and ensuring high-quality outcomes.
  • Monitor and control budgets, ensuring expenditures remain within approved limits.
  • Manage the change order process and ensure proper change order management; prepare and submit reports, including forecasts and variance analyses.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and corporate policies; generate regular reports on contract performance.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring milestones and deadlines are achieved; coordinate with cross-functional teams to align activities with contract requirements.
  • Ensure that GC Contracts, commissioning (Cx) execution, and AE contracts are issued in the region per standards; ensure safety compliance during commissioning; manage AE contract issuance and sponsor communication to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of contracts, amendments, change orders, and correspondence; provide regular updates to stakeholders; manage sponsor team meetings with contractors.
  • Drive business engagement with Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Management, Engineering, Quality, Construction and Project Managers; drive commercial compliance and problem resolution with General Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers; partner with suppliers to identify improvements and risk management opportunities.
  • Plan and manage executive sponsor meetings with key stakeholders for project success.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR equivalent experience
  • Additional or preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 8+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations; hyperscale data center or large building construction experience in an owner or GC capacity; experience negotiating contract terms for services/construction/engineering; understanding life cycle of contracting principles; detail-oriented with multi-contract management; proficiency in contract management software; expertise in GC and AE contracts; familiarity with commissioning standards (ASHRAE, NETA) and building codes; proven experience negotiating large-scale construction contracts; experience managing GMP, Stipulated Sum, Unit Rate, T&M, Incentive Fees; proficiency in English for global collaboration.
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Skills

Required:Contract managementRisk managementProject schedulingCompliance and reportingStakeholder management
Nice to have:Negotiation

Benefits

  • Benefits information provided in position posting link (not enumerated here).
Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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