Project Engineer

Microsoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+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 individual to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.      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.

Change Management Works closely with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I), and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g., Commercial Software Engineering [CSE] and Real Estate & Facilities [RE&F], etc.) and shares updated process flow information with the project team and minimal guidance, to ensure new processes are being followed that increases cost savings and improves overall cycle-time and efficiencies. Coordination Attends scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings, advocating for safe and secure security-first mindset during project planning. Coordinates meetings and activities of vendors and cost managers, and attends scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings. Drives Results Works with others to facilitate the delivery of local projects (e.g., new construction, infrastructure improvements) by providing recommendations on timely data-based decisions in partnership with local project teams and stakeholders, with minimal guidance. Builds rapport with the team and works towards project goals, adhering to business processes, supporting vendor relationships when/where applicable, and ensuring cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the project strategy, milestone delivery, and core values and priorities (Safety, Security, Quality, Schedule, Cost), with minimal guidance. Financial Acumen Applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions to meet project delivery at each site location. Provides information to assist senior leaders in developing strategies, identifying options, and recommending solutions, with minimal guidance. Goal Alignment Establishes relationships with internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Center for International Social Science Research [CISSR], Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], Legal, Project Controls, etc.) to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project, with minimal guidance. Managing Resources Verifies that the scoped resources (e.g., people, materials, equipment) are available for the job. Works alongside construction staff to procure additional materials as needed, with minimal guidance. Project Management Supports data center construction/integration activities on local/campus projects (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities) and provides recommendations on all data center fit-out related activities, applying experiences existing knowledge, and independent judgment to ensure sound and data-driven decisions, as well as prioritization of security in documentation, design, and/or execution, with minimal guidance. Project Tracking Provides specific project data supporting cost and key performance indicator (KPI) metrics, invoices, processes, and policies in order to communicate status to client partners, with minimal guidance. Reports on project progress regarding scope, schedule,