Construction Project Manager · Construction Project Management

Overview

Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) delivers the infrastructure that powers Microsoft’s cloud services. The EMEA Data Centre Delivery (DCD) team leads the end-to-end Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) delivery of data centers across the region. The Microsoft 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.

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead our team in the development of the Stockholm Metro in Sweden.

As the Construction Project Manager, you will lead the Stockholm campus development by delivering multiple concurrent hyperscale DCs. The successful candidate must be prepared to support multiple site locations as needed, with the role expected to be primarily site based.

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.

Responsibilities

Lead the safe, secure, compliant, and predictable delivery of the Stockholm Metro portfolio, currently covering six concurrent data center projects at different stages of design, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

Establish the metro delivery strategy, governance model, priorities, and integrated plans across scope, schedule, cost, capacity, quality, sustainability, and operational readiness.

Align campus and project teams, regional leaders, business partners, utilities, authorities, and other key stakeholders around shared outcomes, clear ownership, and timely decision-making.

Maintain strong financial and commercial control across budgets, forecasts, change orders, contingencies, procurement, contracts, and vendor performance, taking corrective action when delivery or value is at risk.

Own metro-level risk, safety, security, quality, and regulatory performance, using clear metrics and assurance mechanisms to identify issues early, strengthen accountability, and apply lessons learned across projects.

Lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive organization, ensuring the right leadership, resources, capabilities, and delivery partners are in place as the Vaasa Metro continues to grow.

Provide senior technical and constructability leadership, resolve complex cross-project dependencies, and drive improvements, standardization, recovery, or acceleration plans where required.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND significant related experience OR equivalent experience.

Business fluency in English

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND significant related experience OR equivalent experience.

Solid experience working on data center projects.

Solid project management experience.

Solid people management experience

Business fluency in Finnish and Swedish

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.

Construction Project Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across Sweden is kr 834,000.00 - kr 1,421,000.00 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/corporate-pay/sweden-corporate-pay.html

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.