
Estimating Lead And Tco Integration United States Washington Redmond
Microsoft
Job description
Develop executive-level reporting that clearly communicates cost, schedule, risk, and investment tradeoffs while ensuring assumptions, methodologies, and financial impacts remain transparent, auditable, and aligned across stakeholder organizations. 10 years' experience managing the estimating or commercials on a major construction portfolio. Deep commercial knowledge of construction internationally. Good communication skills, ability to collaborate with all other areas of the data center program, being able to think strategically, ability to build the trust of our construction partners needed to agree very large construction contracts. Must possess a clear understanding of the full Construction Life Cycle Capability to perform all forms and types of estimates from parametric to bottoms up and high level what-if scenarios. Strong analytical, creative thinking, written, and verbal communications skills. Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success in participating in cross-functional teams to deliver on key projects. Should be able to work within a dynamic team of full-time employees and consultants. Own enterprise TCO frameworks and integration with Finance, Planning, and Cost Management. Lead strategic estimating initiatives that influence technology roadmaps, POR development, leasing strategies, portfolio optimization, and capital allocation decisions. Develop affordability models that translate unconstrained demand into prioritized, fundable investment plans. Drive executive-level scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and investment option studies. Establish estimating governance, benchmarking methodologies, and data standards across regions. Lead cross-functional programs focused on cost optimization, productivity improvements, portfolio risk reduction, and decision-making velocity. Present recommendations and business cases to senior leadership, enabling informed investment and deployment decisions. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. 15+ years experience working on data center projects. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 15+ years related experience OR equivalent experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
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