Site Logistics Engineer
Microsoft· Construction Project Management
Columbus, OH$97.6k - $188.4kFull-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is building the network powering Microsoft’s online services. The role supports site logistics, coordination, risk and project management for data center construction and infrastructure improvements, with a focus on safety, security, cost, schedule and quality.
Responsibilities
- Change Management: Works with CO+I and key stakeholders to ensure updated processes are followed to increase cost savings and improve cycle-time and efficiencies.
- Coordination: Attends owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings, coordinating vendors and cost managers while advocating for a safety-first security mindset.
- Drives Results: Facilitates delivery of local projects by providing data-based recommendations, building team rapport, and ensuring cross-group collaboration aligned to project strategy and core values (Safety, Security, Quality, Schedule, Cost).
- Financial Acumen: Applies best practices to identify cost-effective solutions and supports leaders in developing strategies and options.
- Goal Alignment: Builds relationships with internal teams to maintain corporate vision and goals.
- Managing Resources: Verifies resource availability and procures additional materials as needed.
- Project Management: Supports data center construction/integration activities and prioritizes security in documentation, design, and execution.
- Project Tracking: Provides project data supporting cost, KPI metrics, invoices, processes and status reporting.
- Risk Mitigation: Develops risk mitigation activities and dashboards to track progress and drive accountability.
- Safety and Regulation: Follows safety and regulatory guidelines (e.g., OSHA) and participates in audits and incident investigations.
- Technical Acumen: Provides feedback on engineering documentation, site and building plans; analyzes risks and ensures security-focused solutions.
- Vendor Management: Monitors vendor/contractor performance and communicates findings to leadership.
- Vendor Selection: Assists with preparing RFPs, PERs, and project approval templates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
- 7+ years experience working on data center projects.
Skills
Required:Project managementStakeholder managementBudgeting / cost optimizationRisk assessment & mitigationSafety & regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
- Find additional pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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