Construction Contracts Lead – EMEA

7 days ago

Gävle, Gävleborg, Sweden Microsoft Full time

About the Role

Microsoft is seeking a highly skilled Construction Contracts Lead to join our team in EMEA. 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:
    • Perform sourcing activities for various professional services, such as General Contractors, Architect Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Cost Management, Project Management, and others.
    • Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies to meet project objectives, in relation to the contract.
    • Participate in supplier assessment and prepare contract award proposals.
  • Contract Review and Compliance:
    • Responsible for ensuring all contractual requirements are met according to the terms and conditions.
    • Execute procurement contracting strategies for large, complex data center construction projects and/or purchasing opportunities to achieve optimal cost and continuity of supply and services.
    • Serve as first line of defense/communication with site stakeholders on commercial issues.
    • Execute project closeout requirements.
  • Change Order Management:
    • Lead Change Order negotiations with input from key stakeholders and detailed understanding of contractual conditions.
    • 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.
  • OFCI Management & Quality Assurance:
    • Help facilitate equipment once delivered to site, including inspections and 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.
    • Monitor vendor activity for timely Cx completion.
  • Execution Coordination & Communication:
    • Assume all post-award contract execution responsibilities.
    • Own commercial decision making on all post-award activities through influencing project stakeholders.
    • Identify potential challenges related to the project/contract and develop strategies to mitigate the risk and maintain compliance.
    • Provide regular status reports on issues, risks and mitigations to leadership.
    • Prepare contractual notices as appropriate using language from terms & conditions.
    • Address and resolve any payment disputes submitted by suppliers.
    • Help facilitate and engage as needed in negotiations with contractors and other parties to resolve disputes with regular updates to the client team.
    • Collaborate with project stakeholders to review 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.
  • Experience in Project Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations.
  • Proven experience in contract management, preferably in construction, real estate, or infrastructure projects.

Preferred Requirements

  • 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.

Security Clearance

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 every two years thereafter.

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