Construction Contracts Manager

2 months ago

Gävle, Gävleborg, Sweden Microsoft Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Contracts Manager to join our team at Microsoft. As a key member of our Global Supply Chain team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of contracts related to site operations and construction projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Procurement:
    • Conduct sourcing activities for General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost Management, Project Management, and other various professional services.
    • Execute sourcing plans to ensure delivery of approved contract strategies and project objectives, on time and within budget.
    • Develop suitable negotiation strategies for the scope.
    • Contribute to supplier evaluation and prepare contract award proposals.
    • Writing of project contracts on Microsoft contract templates.
  • Contract Review and Compliance:
    • Understanding of the contract terms and conditions and ensure compliance from relevant parties.
    • Executes procurement contracting strategies for data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services.
    • Execute project closeout requirements.
  • Change Order Management:
    • Assist in Change Order negotiations with input from key stakeholders.
    • Monitor and mitigate the impact of change orders to the project, and partners cross-functionally to resolve/escalate accordingly.
    • Attend change management meetings and report on open change orders as applicable.
    • Assist as the commercial Subject Matter Expert and advise appropriate justification for all change orders.
  • OFCI Management & Quality Assurance:
    • Help facilitate equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and appropriate sign offs.
    • Address quality-related issues as they arise and report as appropriate.
    • Partner with Labor Planning team on Field Service Representative (FSR) constraints during Cx (Commissioning). Ensure GC schedules are coordinated with Vendor Labor constraints.
  • Coordination & Communication:
    • Assumes all post-award contract administration responsibilities with GC, OFCI vendors, AE, Cx, etc.
    • Own commercial decision making on all post-award activities through collaborating and influencing project stakeholders.
  • Risk Management:
    • Identify potential challenges related to the project/contract and develop strategies to mitigate the risk and maintain compliance.
  • Documentation Management and Reporting:
    • Contribute to regular status reports on issues, risks and mitigations for leadership.
    • Prepare contractual notices as appropriate using language from terms & conditions.
  • Payment Processing:
    • Address and resolve any payment disputes submitted by suppliers.
  • Negotiation:
    • Help facilitate and engage as needed in negotiations with contractors and other parties to resolve disputes with regular updates to the client team.
  • Subcontractor Procurement:
    • Monitor the GC's open-book procurement of trade subcontractors in two-stage contract price models.
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with project stakeholders to review and the GC's subcontractor procurement deliverables and final recommendation of subcontractor award for each trade package.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Proven experience in contract management, preferably in construction, real estate, or infrastructure projects.
  • Hyperscale data center or large building construction experience in an owner or general contractor capacity
  • Experience developing negotiating contract terms and conditions specifically for contracts related to services, construction, engineering, materials and equipment installation.
  • Strong understanding of contracting principles and legal terms and conditions
  • Broad understanding of the construction industry and contract language associated engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM)
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in contract management software and tools.
Preferred Requirements
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft's business operations and culture
  • Experience working in a matrix organization
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
What We Offer
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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