Campus Contracts Manager Lead

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$116,900–$203,600 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
Mar 24, 2027

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TL;DR · Campus Contracts Manager Lead

The Campus Contracts Manager Lead joins the Supply Chain Execution team within the Engineering Procurement & Construction organization to manage complex, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. This role is responsible for overseeing GC, Cx, and AE service contracts while ensuring compliance with terms, managing risks, and coordinating with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely delivery. The individual will manage budgets, process change orders, and provide regular performance reporting to stakeholders. Key responsibilities include negotiating contract terms, managing vendor relationships, and driving commercial compliance across the project lifecycle. Essential skills include expertise in construction contracts, commissioning standards like ASHRAE and NETA, and proficiency in contract management tools. This role solves critical infrastructure challenges by ensuring the successful execution of large-scale building projects to support cloud operations and infrastructure growth.

What you'll do

  • Manage all aspects of GC, Cx, and AE contract execution while ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
  • Negotiate and issue construction contracts in alignment with project requirements and regional timelines.
  • Identify and mitigate contractual and operational risks to safeguard project objectives.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to ensure timely service delivery and high-quality outcomes.
  • Monitor project budgets, manage the change order process, and provide variance analysis reports.
  • Ensure contractor accountability for system startup, commissioning activities, and safety compliance.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of contracts, amendments, and correspondence while providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
  • Drive commercial compliance and problem resolution with general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Master's degree and 4+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in relevant fields.
  • Must be able to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check every two years.
  • Experience in hyperscale data center or large building construction as an owner or general contractor (preferred).
  • Experience negotiating terms for services, construction, engineering, materials, and equipment installation contracts (preferred).
  • Understanding of full lifecycle contracting principles and legal terms and conditions (preferred).
  • Proficiency in contract management software and tools (preferred).
  • Expertise in GC and AE contracts with a track record of delivering complex projects (preferred).
  • Familiarity with commissioning standards such as ASHRAE or NETA and building codes (preferred).

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