Metro Cost Manager

Metro Cost Manager | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsMetro Cost ManagerUnited States, Texas, PecosApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200043472Date postedJul 17, 2026Work site3 days / week in-officeTravel25-50%ProfessionReal Estate, Facilities, & ConstructionDisciplineConstruction Project ManagementRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) is the team behind the cloud. CO+I is responsible for delivering over 200 Microsoft web portals, Live and Online Services around the world including infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a Metro Cost Manager to help build the network that powers the world’s largest online services.  Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.    In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.ResponsibilitiesBudget and ControlsMonitors the approved project budget, provides oversight, and suggests necessary adjustments for project controls (e.g., Project Expenditure Request (PERs), Professional Services Request (PSRs), Change Orders, Pay Applications, etc.).Change ManagementPartners with the Internal Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) and other Microsoft key stakeholders (e.g., Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], and Real Estate & Facilities [RE&F], etc.)Shares updated process flow information with the project team to ensure new processes are being followed that increase program cost savings and improve overall cycle-time and efficiencies.CoordinationAttends and advises during scheduled owner/architect/contractor and other project meetings.Drives ResultsFacilitates the delivery of metro-based/campus projects (e.g., new construction and/or retrofits) by making timely data-based decisions in partnership with the local project team and key stakeholders.Champions team and project goals, adhering to business processes, engaging vendor relationships when/where applicable, and fostering positive cross-group collaboration efforts aligned to the program strategy and milestones.Financial AcumenCreates and applies best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project.Applies influence, strategy, and decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manages change with clients, sponsors, and vendors.Goal AlignmentCollaborates and contributes needed technical knowledge to internal teams (e.g., Engineering, Operations, Center for International Social Science Research [CISSR], Commercial Software Engineering [CSE], Legal, Project Controls, etc.) and General Contractors/Subcontractors to maintain the corporate vision and goals for the project.Managing ResourcesOversees timely execution of all procurement activities associated with resourcing and materials necessary for delivering program(s) on time and within project budget forecasts.Evaluates resources and ensures adequate staffing and materials for job completion.Project ManagementDrives campus-based delivery solutions (e.g., new or retrofit data center facilities).Analyzes technical information and provides...