Microsoft · 17 hours ago
Regional Estimator
United States, Washington, Redmond
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $204K/yr
10+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet. They are seeking a Regional Estimator to estimate the costs of datacenter projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop estimating databases to support their cloud operations.
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Responsibilities
Estimate the cost of our datacenter projects to support the short- and long-term plans for the corporation
Partner collaboratively with cross-functional teams (design engineering, construction, cost controls functions, scheduling, finance, etc.) to understand requirements and ensure alignment to scope, schedule, and budget
Develop and maintain estimating databases and templates specific to the role
Report to senior managers on estimate data, project cost progress, and assumptions to ensure a clear and concise message is sent and understood
Perform different types of estimates and projects, while keeping delivery dates as a top priority
Support, develop and improve estimating processes and procedures
Drive standardization and consistency throughout the group
Demonstrated ability to review quantitative or conceptual problems and situations to draw appropriate and valid conclusions from data presented. This includes analyzing data to determine the most significant elements, identify common elements and themes in situations and actions, and recognize cause and effect relationships
Review engineering documentation/designs, site, and building plans by examining and analyzing technical information. Identifies potential risks/gaps and provide recommendations to project teams that mitigate risk and improve overall constructability. Align project/program delivery with execution procedures and standards and ensure alignment with organizational standards and commitments
Create and apply best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions for the strategic and tactical delivery of a construction project. Apply influence, strategy, and decision-making to drive solutions, schedules, and manage change with clients, sponsors, and vendors
Knowledge of and the ability to follow systematic and continuing processes of checking to see whether an estimate is meeting specified requirements. This includes knowledge of quality measurements and defined standards
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience
Preferred
Deep commercial knowledge of construction internationally
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate with all other areas of the data center program, able to think tactically and strategically, ability to build the trust of our construction partners to agree to very large construction contracts
Must possess a clear understanding of the full Construction Life Cycle
Capability to perform all forms and types of estimates from parametric to bottoms up, and high level what-if scenarios
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills beyond estimating practice
Develop, maintain, and report out on project scope, schedule, and budget with cost as the main driver in those conversations
Cross-group collaborator and influencer across teams and organizations with proven success in participating in cross-functional teams to deliver on key projects
Should be able to work within a dynamic team of full-time employees and consultants
High personal standard to deliver a thoughtful, polished, and quality work estimate and/or any other report-out deliverable
Company
Microsoft
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Funding
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