Construction Operations Program Manager

Company: Talent Software Services
Location: Redmond
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Construction Operations Program Manager

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Construction Operations Program Manager for a contract position in Redmond, WA. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Project Management:

Drive campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities). Analyzes technical information and provides recommendations to support solutions. Assists campus teams in establishing goals for project teams, assigning responsibilities, measuring performance, and seeking and delivering feedback to achieve timely results.
Regularly review cost and KPI metrics, invoices, process/policy communications to client partners.
Provide the project with a single point of contact for development, quality control and delivery.

Managing Resources:

Oversee timely execution of all General Contract (GC)/ Contractor Furnished Contractor Installed (CFCI) and Owner Furnished Contract Installed (OFCI) procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts. Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion.
Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned.
Provide vendor oversight and performance management by walking the construction sites daily.
Review and approval of vendor scope of work, and design review of site and building plans.
Attending Owner Architect Contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report, as necessary.

Drive Results:

Facilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects (e.g., new construction and/or retrofits) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders. Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering positive cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the program strategy and milestones.
Provide weekly project status reporting to Data Center standards.

Safety and Regulation:

Represents Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all Campus/Metro construction programs, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), or equivalent) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk.

Accountability:

Responsible for supporting the Senior Director on emergent issues and business critical events.
Contributes to fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget.
Manage compliance with prior audit results and recommendations.


Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience.

2+ years experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.


Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development
OR equivalent experience.

6+ years experience managing cross-functional and /or cross-team projects.
1+ year(s) experience reading and /or writing code (e.g., sample documentation, product demos).
Experience managing large multi-faceted construction projects.
Ability to independently manage deadlines and manage support staff.
Ability to influence cross-discipline teams.
Construction Health & Safety Knowledge.



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