Site Construction Coordinator

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organization is the engine that powers our cloud services. Our datacenter construction team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality datacenters for our cloud services. As we continue to revolutionize the way construction projects are planned, managed, and executed, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Site Logistics Coordinator to join our diverse and inclusive team. This role will play a crucial part in ensuring a safe and efficient work site.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISO accredited Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Construction Management
• Construction Planning
• Construction Processes
• Construction Risk
• Scope Management
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Multitasking

Construction Knowledge

• 5+ years of progressive responsibility in the development of Mission Critical Facilities.
• Experience working for a General Contractor or trade.
• Detailed understanding of Logistics planning, and industry systems used for site management.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff.
• Ability to work independently in support of the DCD Project.
• Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success in participating in cross-functional teams to deliver on key projects.
• Must be able to work within a dynamic team of full-time employees and consultants.
• High personal standard to deliver a thoughtful, polished, and quality work product.
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

12+ years experience working on data center projects.

Responsibilities

The Site Construction Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the construction activities onsite, logistics supply chain, stores management, development, and optimization of site logistics solutions to meet the project's needs. Working collaboratively with our construction, procurement, and engineering teams, you will ensure that our day-to-day movement of people, equipment, and materials adheres to our highest standards of performance and safety. In your role, you will report directly to the Construction Project Manager and work across all projects on the site to ensure consistency in the planning and execution of construction activities.

Job Responsibilities:

Safety Management:

• Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Represent Microsoft as a safety leader and advocate on all construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], or equivalent) to ensure compliance and aggressive management of risk.
• Implement learnings and actions to support organizational and national safety goals.
• Review and recommend for approval the GC EHS plan.
• Conduct routine safety program, project, and contractor audits, and weekly audits on EHS documents.
• Reporting on safety observations and unsafe conditions.
• Perform and participate in incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Planning:

• Plan and set up site logistics implementation throughout all phases of the project to move labor and materials around the site efficiently.
• Develop logistics plans for each turnover phase.
• Coordinate plans between construction Main Works GC and Substation GC.
• Plan for the successful operation of construction activities adjacent to operational Data Centre facilities.

Mobilization:

• Responsible for all traffic management and road network cleanliness.
• Create a schedule of logistics meetings and ensure logistics is represented at site meetings.
• Co-ordinate construction works with the General Contractor and internal stakeholders.
• Establish and implement site logistics document management systems, processes, and workflows.

Supply Chain / Delivery Management:

• Produce daily, weekly lookahead, and long-term movements (12 week lookahead) plans.
• Control materials in and out of site.
• Create appropriate site logistics awareness for meetings, trainings, and deliver to site workforce via presentations.

Site Communication:

• Create a system to effectively communicate information around the site.
• Ensure that signage and signage symbols used are internationally recognized.

Compliance:

• Ensure all site logistic and security activities comply with local regulations, codes, and standards.
• Collaborate with Microsoft Security, Microsoft IT (MSIT), Legal, Project Engineering, and other internal groups to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the Project.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

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