Metro Cost Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Pecos, TX
Salary
$116,900–$203,600 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Mar 15, 2027

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Similar $176k
This role $160k
$106k most similar roles pay here $214k

This role pays less than 58% of similar roles. Most pay $149,962–$202,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $160k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 644 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Metro Cost Manager

The Metro Cost Manager joins the Cloud Operations + Innovation team to manage the financial and operational aspects of metro-based and campus projects, including new construction and retrofits for data center facilities. This role involves monitoring project budgets, overseeing procurement activities, and managing vendor performance while ensuring compliance with contract terms and safety regulations like OSHA. The individual will be responsible for tracking project progress regarding scope, schedule, and budget, while also analyzing engineering documentation to identify risks and improve constructability. Key responsibilities include coordinating with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Legal, and Project Controls to align projects with corporate goals. The ideal candidate possesses a background in construction project management, architecture, or engineering, and demonstrates expertise in cost-effective solution identification, risk mitigation, and managing complex change orders within the data center infrastructure domain.

What you'll do

  • Monitor approved project budgets and provide oversight for expenditures, change orders, and pay applications.
  • Manage construction projects including new builds and retrofits for data center facilities.
  • Oversee procurement activities to ensure materials and resources are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Review engineering designs and building plans to identify risks and improve constructability.
  • Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with contracts, safety standards, and audit results.
  • Develop metrics and dashboards to track project progress regarding scope, schedule, and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure all construction programs comply with OSHA regulations and internal safety standards.
  • Analyze technical information to provide data-based recommendations for project delivery and cost-effective solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
  • 12+ years of related experience or equivalent experience (preferred).
  • 12+ years of experience working on data center projects (preferred).
  • Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.

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