Construction Superintendent

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (MCO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.

The role of the **Construction Superintendent (MEP)** requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data centre design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements and deep experience and expertise in electrical and mechanical systems. This role will provide leadership of all field related MEP mission critical activities and coordinate with DCD PM and subcontractors for proper execution.

The **Data Centre Development (DCD) Construction Superintendent** is ultimately responsible for the complete project delivery for each site location. The DCD Construction Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that each project meets the Data Centre Development (DCD) Guidelines and standards, which may be adjusted from time-to-time based on best practices and Lesson Learned drawn from previous projects as well as industry changing best practice.

**DCD Construction Superintendent (MEP) **will coordinate site conflicts and queries regarding design drawings and specs in the form of RFIs with design team to unblock project schedule. In managing the delivery of projects, this position aligns team objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts with the Data Centre Development Project Strategy. In doing so this will result in effective client relationship management and efficiency in cost management and project/Project delivery

The **DCD Construction Superintendent (MEP)** will be a relentless advocate for managing a safe worksite. Safety is one of the four pillars of CO+I’s mission in delivering cloud capacity; joined by Quality, Schedule adherence, and Cost Management. The DCD Superintendent will also collaborate with Microsoft Security, Microsoft IT (MSIT), Legal, Project Engineering, MS Business Risk Management, and other internal groups to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the Project.

The **DCD Construction Superintendent (MEP)** works directly for the Regional Manager of Data Center Development for the region where the data center development is located and supports the strategic and tactical delivery of data center projects in the region.

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**:
**Business Processes**:

- Create and maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions
- Drive deployment of solutions that can be socialized globally across DCD projects
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**Communication**:

- Regularly reviews cost and KPI metrics, process/policy communications to client partners
- Provide project single point of contact for project development and delivery
- Coordinate meetings and activities of vendors, cost managers, and integration of lessons learned
- Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report as necessary
- Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required
- Provide weekly project status reporting to DCD standards

**Accountability**:

- Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on safety, scope and schedule
- Direct fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget
- Work independently in support of the DCD Project
- Walk the jobsite daily to ensure compliance with safety and schedule.
- Ensure that all MEP installations meet the highest quality standards and comply with relevant codes, regulations, and specifications.
- Responsible for start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting and handover of the project to operations team.

**Vendor Management and contract compliance**:

- Provide Vendor (contractor) oversight and performance management
- Manage manpower, equipment, and materials effectively to ensure that MEP installations proceed smoothly and according to plan. This includes coordinating deliveries, scheduling labor, and resolving resource conflicts.
- Review and approval of vendor scope of work, and design review of site and building plans
- Maintain accurate records of all MEP-related activities, including daily logs, progress reports, change orders, and as-built drawings. This documentation is essential for tracking project milestones, identifying areas for improvement, and resolving disputes.

**Qualifications**:
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive responsibility in development of Mis