Senior Construction Manager - Data Centre Delivery

Overview

Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, responsible for delivering global online services with security, compliance, operational excellence, and smart growth. Within CO+I, the EMEA Data Centre Delivery (DCD) team leads endtoend EPC delivery of Microsoft data centres across the region.

We are seeking a passionate, high energy Senior Construction Manager to help build and deliver the infrastructure that powers some of the world’s largest online services.

The CM serves as Microsoft’s Employer’s Representative, overseeing the construction of the shell, MEP fitout, testing, and IT fitout for one or more data centre projects on a campus. This position requires strong communication skills, technical depth in data centre design and construction, and the ability to lead in a fastpaced, highly technical environment.

This role is based near Vihti or Kirkkonummi, Espoo, Finland, and relocation support is provided. Candidates must reside within 50 km of the Data Centre site.

Role Overview

As a Senior Construction Manager, you are responsible for driving safe, high quality, predictable, and efficient delivery across all assigned projects. You will set clear and ambitious goals, ensure alignment with EPC regional OKRs and DCEP schedules, and proactively identify and mitigate risks.

The CM manages the full project lifecycle—from early due diligence and RFP processes through construction, commissioning, and handover. The role requires leadership across multiple simultaneous builds, ownership of large capital budgets, and the ability to break down complex programs into manageable deliverables.

You will partner with key internal groups including Real Estate, Design Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Site Due Diligence, and Live Operations. This role demands high judgment, negotiation skills, strong analytical capability, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary, highly technical teams. The CPM also provides support for regional DCD initiatives and must excel in both strategic planning and hands on execution.

Responsibilities

• Site Due Diligence
  
  

Liaise with Microsoft stakeholders to provide early construction guidance.

Provide demolition, heavy civil, and constructability input.

Support development of early works scope and site logistics plans.

Review interfaces with live utilities (power, water, fibre, sewage).

• RFP Management
  
  

Serve as primary DCD pointofcontact during the RFP process.

Lead design–construction interface development to protect schedule milestones.

Develop construction schedules aligned with regional SLAs.

Lead technical query reviews, constructability assessments, and valueengineering options.

• Contract & Commercial Management
  
  

Review B5 Form of Subcontractor Approval Request Form processes for compliance.

Align with cost managers on contract variations and entitlement assessments.

Support Change Call Triage Meetings.

• Construction Execution
  
  

Lead safety culture and ensure alignment to regional OKR targets.

Drive QA/QC program and maintain standards.

Ensure schedule predictability and SLA performance.

Oversee OFCI stakeholder management and resourcing.

Lead mitigation and acceleration initiatives to protect milestone dates.

Manage Campus PM team hiring, coaching, KPI setting, and performance management.

• Project Management
  
  

Drive campusbased delivery solutions.

Analyze technical information and propose solutions.

Facilitate goalsetting, responsibility assignment, and performance measurement across project teams.

• Technical Acumen
  
  

Review engineering and site plans; identify risks and gaps.

Provide technical recommendations to improve constructability.

Ensure alignment with organizational standards and execution procedures.

• Change Management
  
  

Partner with CO+I and crossfunctional stakeholders to implement updated processes that enhance cost savings, cycletime, and efficiency.

• Driving Results
  
  

Make databased decisions to deliver campusscale projects.

Champion project and team goals.

Foster crossgroup collaboration and vendor engagement.

• Managing Resources
  
  

Oversee procurement activities and ensure adequate materials and staffing.

Evaluate resource needs for continuous project delivery.

• Project Tracking & Reporting
  
  

Support reporting on scope, schedule, standards, and budget.

Provide insights, performance reports, and sitevisit documentation (e.g., photos).

• Coordination
  
  

Participate in owner/architect/contractor and project meetings.

Integrate lessons learned into project delivery.

• Goal Alignment
  
  

Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Operations, CSE, Legal, Project Controls, etc.) and GC/Subcontractors to align to program goals.

• Safety & Regulation
  
  

Act as Microsoft’s safety advocate across all campus projects.

Conduct safety audits, manage incident investigations, and ensure regulatory compliance.

• Risk Mitigation
  
  

Communicate risk mitigation goals and track progress using dashboards and scorecards.

Support organizational and national safety objectives.

• Vendor Management & Selection
  
  

Monitor vendor performance, compliance, and cash flow alignment.

Provide corrective action guidance as needed.

Lead RFPs, SOWs, PERs, and review pay applications and invoices.

• Financial Acumen & Budget Controls
  
  

Develop costeffective delivery solutions.

Manage budgets, change orders, and financial reporting.

Collaborate with cost management teams on controls and forecasting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or an equivalent engineering science OR significant related senior construction management experience in lieu of a degree.

Solid recent experience in construction management of large, complex projects involving large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plants. (Directly managing contract range between 150million – 300million Euros)

Significant experience directly managing, mentoring, leading, and coaching construction management and/or commissioning professionals.

Solid experience in hiring, promoting, disciplining, and developing teams of professional construction/engineering staffs.

Noteworthy recent experience delivering full life cycle hyperscale Data Centre projects

Strong detailed understanding of electrical and mechanical principle to actively support vendors, contractors and other teams involved in the construction and commissioning of various systems such as; High, Medium and low voltage power systems, Generators, Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS’s), Air Conditioning HVAC, Exhaust Fans, Chilled Water Systems, Building Management systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Testing and balancing and Pumps and Hydronic systems, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS’s) and Transformers.

In-depth knowledge and experience of change / incident management.

Ability to learn new technologies related to Data Centres

High literacy in security, safety and customer data protection.

Solid communication and decisions making skills in challenging situations and in a fast-paced environment

Strong knowledge required to review/provide multi-discipline input into the scheduling, test script development, designing, and planning of projects

Capable to review component submittal packages, understand requirements for Factory Witness Testing (FWT),

General contractor and vendor management experience (request for proposals, bidding, change orders) associated with construction and project execution

Strong demonstrated leadership in driving and ensuring compliance with environmental, quality, and safety requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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