Construction Logistics Manager

Description

Overview

Microsoft 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 passionate individual 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.

A Microsoft Construction Quality Manager is responsible for governing the quality management system, auditing contractor quality performance, managing NCRs and quality metrics, identifying risks before they impact commissioning or operations, and ensuring data centers are delivered ready to perform—not just ready to complete.

Responsibilities

Site Setup and Infrastructure

• Establish and manage temporary facilities, field offices, utilities, fencing, parking, and access controls.
• Coordinate site mobilization activities before construction begins.
• Support construction teams with overall site readiness and operational requirements.

Construction Logistics Planning

• Develop and maintain the site logistics plan.
• Manage laydown yards, material staging areas, delivery routes, and traffic flow.
• Coordinate crane locations, heavy-haul routes, and major equipment deliveries.
• Plan logistics activities to minimize impact on active construction operations.

Material Management

• Coordinate receipt, storage, protection, and movement of major equipment and construction materials.
• Ensure laydown areas are organized and efficiently utilized.
• Support OFCI material deliveries and staging requirements.
• Track critical deliveries and coordinate with suppliers and contractors.

Site Access and Traffic Management

• Manage site circulation plans and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate contractor access requirements and delivery windows.
• Ensure safe separation of vehicle, pedestrian, and equipment traffic.
• Support security and badge access processes as required.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Interface daily with Construction Managers, Superintendents, Quality, Safety, Commissioning, ITIM, and contractors.
• Coordinate activities between multiple projects sharing site infrastructure.
• Resolve logistics conflicts before they affect schedule or productivity.

Schedule and Execution Support

• Maintain project action-item lists.
• Track logistics-related risks and constraints.
• Support weekly construction reporting on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify upcoming resource and site capacity requirements.

Safety and Operational Readiness

• Ensure logistics operations support site safety objectives.
• Coordinate safe movement of personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Support emergency response planning and incident prevention.
• Maintain housekeeping and site organization standards.

Multi-Project Campus Coordination

For large data center campuses, the Logistics Manager typically:

• Coordinates shared haul roads and delivery routes.
• Manages campus-wide laydown space allocation.
• Coordinates crane utilization and heavy lift activities.
• Prevents conflicts between adjacent project teams.
• Supports campus logistics governance meetings.

Qualifications

Required/ Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.

Background Check Requirements

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 upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
• 12+ years experience working on data center projects.

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Construction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.