Global Senior Director of Construction Management

Overview

The Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) business is critical to delivering on this mission and vision, building and operating Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, which is growing rapidly in response to unprecedented demand for Microsoft services. CO+I operates one of the largest cloud networks on the planet – comprised of more than 160 Datacenters, 130+ edge sites, 2+ million miles of fiber, and millions of servers and network and storage devices.

The Global Senior Director of Construction Management is a functional, non‑P&L leadership role responsible for designing, institutionalizing, and scaling the global systems, processes, and operating models that enable consistent, high‑performing project delivery across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. This leader focuses on strategy, capability development, and organizational effectiveness, ensuring regional teams and contractors execute projects predictably, safely, and in alignment with enterprise standards.

Reporting to the Global VP of Construction Management, this role serves as the architect of the global construction management framework—driving clarity, governance, contractor management excellence, and repeatable execution methodologies across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Operating Model Development

• Define and maintain the global construction management strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities, long‑term capacity planning, and regional execution needs.

• Develop the global operating model, including decision rights, interfaces, governance forums, and performance expectations for regional construction teams.

• Establish scalable frameworks for contractor management, readiness, change control, safety, and execution discipline.

Process, Standards & Systems Leadership

• Create and continuously refine global standards, processes, and playbooks that drive consistency and predictability across all regions.

• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Design, and Regional Execution to ensure processes are integrated, practical, and optimized for speed and quality.

• Lead the development of digital systems, tools, and reporting mechanisms that support global visibility, risk management, and operational rigor.

Organizational Capability & Performance

• Build a high‑trust, high‑capability global construction management function through coaching, knowledge sharing, and capability development programs.

• Drive global maturity assessments, benchmarking, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enable regional leaders by providing frameworks, training, and support that elevate execution quality and contractor performance.

Governance & Cross‑Functional Alignment

• Stand up and lead global governance forums that ensure alignment, accountability, and transparency across the project lifecycle.

• Partner closely with regional directors to ensure global standards are adopted, measured, and continuously improved.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Global VP of Construction Management on organizational health, systemic risks, and long‑term capability needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in large‑scale construction management, EPC/EPCM, or capital project delivery.

• Proven experience developing global or enterprise‑wide processes, standards, or operating models.

• Effective leadership presence with the ability to influence across regions and functions.

• Expertise in contractor management, governance, and execution systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and rapid growth environments.

Other 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 the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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Construction Project Management M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

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

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations. (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)