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The role of the Construction Controls Manager is to provide technical leadership in the coordination, integration, and deployment of AI related systems to include Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Building Automation System (BAS) and liquid cooling systems for new and incredibly important datacenter projects

The Construction Controls Manager is also responsible for successfully delivering the project safely, on schedule, on or under budget with an elevated level of quality. The Construction Controls Manager is responsible for ensuring the project meets Microsoft guidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices and lessons learned drawn from previous projects and latest designs.

The role is also responsible for coordinating the EPMS/BAS integration within our teams EPMS/BAS software and commissioning groups, the AE, equipment vendors, general contractors, and commissioning agents. Additionally, this role is accountable for ensuring the design EPMS/BAS meets project specifications and standards.

The Construction Controls Manager will coordinate with the Data Center Engineering (DCE) team and support specialty consultants to update and provide feedback based on Design (BOD). In supporting the delivery of projects, this position aligns team objectives, General Contractor (GC) and vendor management, and cross-group collaboration efforts with the Data Center Design (DCD) project strategy. This will result in the effective delivery of one of most important projects for Microsoft

The Construction Controls Manager will be a relentless advocate for managing a safe site. The Construction Controls Manager will also collaborate with Microsoft Security, Microsoft IT, Project Engineering, MS Customer Experience (Cx) teams, and other internal groups to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the Project.

In addition, this position will be responsible for coordinating and reviewing general contractor/vendor performance relative to equipment installations, network validation, and energization strategies. Other responsibilities include oversight of maintaining and improving project timelines. Additional tasks include participation in communications plans, continuous engagement with support from Data Center Operations (DCOPs), and Data Center (DC) Services.

The Construction Controls Manager works directly for the DCD Director of Field Operations. This leader supports the strategic and tactical delivery of data center projects

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Review and become familiar with all network environments and system configurations, with emphasis on systems installation, documenting, and enforcing system standards.

• If needed, assist with designing and implementing solutions to improve existing design/infrastructure.

• Collaborate with Cloud Operations, DCD, DCE, and IT teams to provide on-site physical support for successful system implementations.

• Assisting with adjacent hyperscale providers, such as Azure and EC2, used in a hybrid cloud design.

• Ability to follow infrastructure project planning and implementation processes.

• Act as a point of contact to resolve datacenter issues and projects.

• Able to work non-standard hours to meet project timelines and commitments.

Managing Resources

• Track and audit asset and component inventory at the data center locations.

• Assist with all efforts requiring local presence within the data center including equipment racking, cabling, labeling, troubleshooting, and shipping of assets.

• Engage GC/Subcontractors/Vendor/Manufacturers reps during installations/Cx activities.

Safety and Regulation

• Ensure that industry’s best practices and methodologies are applied during the deployment, integration, and Cx support of DC environments.

• Attend or participate in product training sessions and classes in order to broaden skillset

Other

• Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• Professional licenses in Construction Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

• 5+ years of experience in Building Management Systems

• 4+ years of experience troubleshooting communication issues of control system devices, such as EPMS devices

• OR equivalent experience.

• 2+years of experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) implementations

• OR equivalent experience.

Other Qualifications:

• The ability 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: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years experience working on data center projects. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• Understanding of mechanical design principles, fluid dynamics, pressure vessel design, pumps and compressors, mechanical vibration and shock, valve and manifold design, material compatibility, manufacturing processes, and validation

• Technical proficiency in CAD software

• Experience in the electronics industry specifically related to high-powered liquid cooled servers

• Experience working with communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet and other communication protocols.

• Experience with assessing material compatibility, corrosion, and biocontamination of fluid loops

• Experience with pump design, fluid loop sensors/controls, heat exchanger design

• Experience with prototyping, tooling design, and high-volume manufacturing of electronic enclosures

Construction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $115,000 - $200,300 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 $146,200 - $219,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay )

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until Spetember 20, 2024.

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