Construction & Field Execution
● Support the Construction Manager with day-to-day execution of assigned data center construction projects.
● Maintain an active presence in the field to understand construction progress, constraints, quality concerns, and upcoming activities.
● Monitor contractor work for general compliance with project drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and project requirements.
● Support coordination between the GC, trade contractors, design teams, commissioning teams, and Microsoft stakeholders.
● Assist with resolving field coordination and constructability issues.
● Track assigned issues and action items through resolution.
● Take ownership of defined work packages or construction scopes with guidance from the Construction Manager.
● Participate in construction walks, inspections, readiness reviews, and project meetings.
● Develop an understanding of the overall project schedule, major milestones, and critical construction activities.
● Monitor progress of assigned scopes against the contractor’s schedule.
● Compare reported construction progress with actual field conditions.
● Identify potential delays or constraints and communicate them to the Construction Manager.
● Track upcoming activities and help confirm prerequisite work is complete.
● Support construction readiness for commissioning, energization, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and turnover activities.
● Support Microsoft’s expectations for quality construction and a “build it right the first time” culture.
● Participate in quality walks and inspections with Microsoft, the GC, and trade partners.
● Identify incomplete, damaged, or potentially non-conforming work and communicate concerns to the appropriate project leadership.
● Track quality observations, punch-list items, and corrective actions through closure.
● Assist in identifying recurring quality issues and verifying that corrective actions are implemented.
● Develop an understanding of Microsoft construction and quality requirements.
● Actively support Microsoft’s safety culture and expectations.
● Participate in field safety walks and project safety discussions.
● Immediately communicate unsafe conditions or behaviors to appropriate project leadership.
● Support the Construction Manager and GC in ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
● Demonstrate through daily actions that safety takes priority over schedule and cost.
Technical & Design Coordination
● Support the RFI, submittal, and design clarification processes.
● Assist in coordinating field questions between contractors, designers, engineers, vendors, and Microsoft stakeholders.
● Review construction drawings and specifications associated with assigned scopes.
● Develop familiarity with data center mechanical, electrical, controls, architectural, structural, and technology systems.
● Help verify that approved design changes are communicated and incorporated into field execution.
● Build productive working relationships with General Contractors and trade partners.
● Participate in contractor coordination and progress meetings.
● Track contractor commitments, action items, and required completion dates.
● Follow up on outstanding items and escalate concerns to the Construction Manager when appropriate.
● Develop the ability to professionally challenge contractors when field conditions, quality, or progress do not align with project requirements.
● Learn how to balance collaboration with appropriate contractor accountability.
Project Documentation & Closeout
● Support tracking of RFIs, submittals, quality observations, punch-list items, and other construction deliverables.
● Maintain accurate records of assigned project actions and decisions.
● Assist with project turnover and closeout activities.
● Support collection and verification of as-built drawings, warranties, training documentation, testing records, and other required turnover information.
● Help ensure construction documentation is complete before turnover to Commissioning and Operations.