Regional Contracts Quality Director- EMEA
Dublin, Ireland
Date posted: Jan 22, 2025
Job number: 1799820
Work site: Up to 100% work from home
Travel: 25-50 %
Role type: Profession - Construction Project Management
Employment type: Full-Time
Overview
Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) team is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. 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.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND significant years related experience OR equivalent experience.
* Relevant years of experience in Construction Quality management, Quality, general contracting, or similar role overseeing complex builds with relevant years in a leadership role.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working on data center projects.
* Experience conducting audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
* Professional certifications in Quality Management, Construction, or Risk Management (e.g. PMP, CQE)
* Establish, implement and refine quality standards and frameworks to assess GC performance across construction projects
* Develop KPIs and metrics to track GC adherence to quality requirements, excluding project schedules
* Perform regular audits and site inspections to verify compliance with specifications, codes, and best practices.
Responsibilities
Risk Mitigation and Continuous Improvement
* Identify trends in GC caused quality issues and partner with GCs to resolve systematic challenges through root cause analysis
* Proactively identify issues and implement corrective actions to minimize deviations from quality standards
* Confirm coordination of key interface points with GC/Supplier/AE for seamless integration of project deliverables
* Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data insights and lessons learned to refine processes and requirements
Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication
* Partner with internal teams (e.g. Engineering, Procurement, Construction Quality, and Claims) to align quality standards and expectations with project goals
* Engage with GCs to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence in quality processes
* Coordinate GC readiness audits and reviews relative to contractors work to prevent defects, reduce rework, and field service representative compliance
* Communicate key findings, progress updates, and risk mitigation strategies to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Process Optimization
* Oversee the development and deployment of tools and processes that streamline quality assessments and documentation
* Monitor the adoption of quality frameworks and ensuring compliance with organizational objectives
Benefits
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
* 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
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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