Overview

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Construction EHS Project Manager , you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundation technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, XBOX, One Drive, and the Microsoft Azure platform.  Empower Billions!

The Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) business is critical to delivering on this mission and vision, building and operating Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, which is growing rapidly in response to unprecedented demand for Microsoft services. CO+I operates one of the largest cloud networks on the planet – comprised of more than 160 Datacenters, 130+ edge sites, 2+ million miles of fiber, and millions of servers and network and storage devices.

The APAC Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team is seeking a Construction EHS Project Manager with the passion to drive value across complex supplier relationships and demonstrated experience in supplier management. Strong analytical skills, using data to design processes that scale, effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders, and the drive to continuously improve and achieve business objectives will be critical to success in this role. The span and complexity of our activities requires advanced knowledge and technical specialization in construction and design safety management to recognize and control risks.

The Construction EHS Project Manager must be an experienced and recognized technical expert in Construction and Design Safety, to include incorporation of safety into business and project management processes. His/her mission is to assist EHS program safety leads, business line Regional Directors, and Construction Managers with advancing safety programs and culture for both the lease and build portfolios. This role will be functioning as the person who will be responsible for design, delivery and maintenance of various reports, forums, analysis, etc. S/he will monitor risks, trends and leading/lagging metrics, then develop reports and management review content that will be used to drive accountability and action. There will be extensive interaction with a diverse range of business partners, peers and stakeholders inside and outside of the company. Close liaison will be maintained with stakeholders, the overall APAC EHS Team and the EPC team.

The span and complexity of our activities requires advanced knowledge and technical specialization in construction and design safety management to recognize and control risks.

Responsibilities

The Construction EHS Project Manager will:

• Work with leaders, staff and contractors at all levels and in multiple cultures to implement effective solutions.
• Drive supplier safety performance through safety leadership engagement, collaborative forums, and contractual assurance actions.
• Assist the EHS Construction Managers valuate EHS risks during site selection, design, construction, and commissioning activities and ensure actions are taken to mitigate risks.
• Work with business partners and peer EHS teams to ensure the transition from datacenter delivery to datacenter operations is smooth and risks are adequately mitigated.
• Drive a standardized and harmonized approach across datacenter activities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Present on a regular basis to various leadership teams.
• Interface with local, national and international regulatory agencies on safety issues.
• Interpret safety standards and regulatory requirements to assure compliance and aggressive management of risk.
• Track and report on risk mitigation goals and develop metrics, dashboards and/or scorecards to track/communicate/drive progress.
• Analyze leading & lagging safety metrics and communicate results to leadership to drive action and accountability.
• Provide training to staff.
• Carry out routine safety program, project, and contractor audits.
• Perform and participate in incident investigations.

QualificationsEducation: A University/Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of education in science, engineering or related Safety/SHE discipline/degree is preferred but equivalent experience and/or certifications can be substituted.

**Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Construction and Design Safety is required, with demonstrated knowledge and experience controlling the broad spectrum of safety risks.
• The successful candidate will have a strong record of accomplishment preventing injuries, developing/implementing robust processes and management systems, and in building productive collaborative relationships with internal/external business partners.
• The successful candidate will be a strong communicator & influencer who is credible, self-assured and highly capable of negotiating successful outcomes with key business leaders…...while at the same time being flexible to different approaches and changing business priorities. S/he will have strong technical skills and the ability to describe and write complex issues/requirements in a clear and concise manner. S/he will apply previous learning and ideas to new situations, projects and teams, developing creative solutions to manage risk. S/he will demonstrate strong business acumen that includes experience working with business partners at various levels and functions.
• Excellent communication and project management skills are required, including the ability to lead teams, produce and maintain timelines, manage multiple commitments and assemble project information into clear, concise written reports.
• This is a highly influential position reporting to the APAC EHS Sr. Director. The p osition location is in Singapore and will be a role supporting EHS for construction projects in the APAC region.
• 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

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.