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Construction Project Manager - Data Center

Microsoft· Construction Project Management
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Hybrid (Tokyo), Hybrid (Osaka)Full-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Drives campus-based delivery solutions for data center projects, oversees procurement, manages risk and safety compliance, and collaborates with internal teams and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors the approved project budget, provides oversight, and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., PERs, PSRs, Change Orders, Pay Applications).
  • Partners with internal stakeholders to implement updated processes that increase cost savings and improve cycle-time and efficiencies.
  • Attends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings, advocating for safe and secure security-first mindset.
  • Facilitates delivery of metro-based/campus projects by making timely data-based decisions with the project team and stakeholders.
  • Creates and applies best practices to identify cost-effective solutions for delivery of construction projects; drives solutions, schedules, and change management.
  • Collaborates with internal teams and GC/Subcontractors to maintain corporate vision and goals.
  • Oversees procurement activities related to resourcing and materials; ensures adequate staffing and materials.
  • Drives campus-based delivery of new or retrofit data center facilities; sets goals, assigns responsibilities, measures performance, and ensures security in documentation, design, and execution.
  • Assists with project progress reporting on scope, schedule, standards, and budget.
  • Communicates risk mitigation goals and develops dashboards/scorecards to track progress.
  • Represents Microsoft as a safety leader, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements; conducts audits and incident investigations.
  • Reviews engineering documentation/designs, site and building plans to identify risks and ensure constructability and security alignment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
  • Business level proficiency in Japanese and English.
  • Relocation flexibility within Japan (Tokyo/Osaka initially; may relocate to other locations in Japan as needed).

Skills

Required:Budgeting and cost controlRisk management and safetyVendor and contract managementStakeholder communication
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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