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Sub-Regional Cost Lead

Microsoft· Construction Project Management
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Hybrid (AMERS East Sub-region (USA))$116.9k - $203.6kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) Global Project Controls (GPC) seeks a Sub-Regional Cost Lead for the AMERS East Sub-region to commercially manage data center fit-out projects in the region.

Responsibilities

  • Work alongside the DCD Project Manager to commercially manage all projects in the region
  • Provide on location commercial management to the projects to ensure that Microsoft is financially and contractually protected
  • Management of all commercial issues on all current, future and past projects and report on these issues to Redmond on a regular basis
  • Commercial management of the LP from liaison with our procurement office on the RFP documents through to final payments and agreement of the final accounts and paperwork
  • Detailed estimation of the project based on local design documents
  • Estimation of and commercial agreement of all TOF’s / change orders
  • Draft commercial detail of all funding requests
  • Review and agreement of all LP procurement of the subcontract packages including the approval of the TOFs (Tennant Order Form)
  • Commercial review of all disputes that may arise
  • Commercial management of all other program vendors: presenting proposals to head office for purchase order approval; approving invoices for all project vendors; final account agreement & closeout for all vendor accounts
  • Manage the QS firm contracted to provide commercial support in the region; assist in procurement of QS firm
  • Manage resources allocated to projects to ensure appropriate number and quality
  • Regular MBUs with cost management firms
  • Ensure full suite of cost reports are available for review by Redmond on a monthly basis
  • Provide PER (funding) team with commercial support to ascertain timing of funding intervals and back up funding requests (multiple option cost scenarios)
  • Site selection support: constructability reports and site-specific comparative estimates; provide funding and PO support for site team
  • Commercial Process control: develop a commercial playbook and ensure its consistent implementation
  • Demonstrate Microsoft culture and corporate values

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development OR equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects

Skills

Required:Cross-functional project managementCost control and commercial managementFunding and budgeting
Nice to have:Contract managementQuantity Surveying
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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