CONSTRUCTION COST ANALYST

Company: Microsoft
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: October 23, 2024

Job Description:

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.Microsoft Cloud Operations and 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 Construction Cost Analyst to help achieve that mission.This role is located either in one or all hub locations - Atlanta, GA, Phoenix, AZ, Redmond, WA, San Antonio, TX, or Washington, DC. -Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidate must ---relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location. This role is eligible for hybrid or remote work, up to 100%.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. -Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience in a construction project management or project controls role with responsibility to understand and analyze cost and schedule project performance - OR equivalent experienceDemonstrated ability to generate descriptive and predictive insights from data via analytic methods.Advanced experience with Excel, SharePoint, Visio, Python---and Power BIApplied understanding of project controls principles combining cost and schedule impacts to projects, cost management, estimating, scheduling and change controlOther 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.Additional or Preferred Qualifications:Construction industry experience with a background in project controls functions managing complex, multi-group, multi-disciplinary projectsAdvanced ability to develop, update and maintain reporting dashboards using Python---and Power BITeam player, self-driven, and performs well in high pressure situations.Ability to build collaborative relationships and develop support from a wide variety of stakeholders including cost management and scheduling teams, design and engineering managers, construction managers as well as finance partners, software engineers and various levels of executives.Problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with a demonstrated commitment to data-driven decision-making and program management skillsEffective presentation and analytical skillsConstruction Project Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 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 $122,000 - $200,500 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 23, 2024.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. - We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request -via the Accommodation request form.Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.#COICareers#EPCCCareersDeliver timely and insightful data for Leadership reporting while offering valuable insights for strategic decision-makingProvide meaningful support for annual capital planning by conducting analysis of historical data, project costs, and resource allocationDevelop, maintain and advocate the use of interactive dashboards that provide real-time insights into construction project dataApply analytical techniques to conduct data analysis on diverse construction related dataWork collectively with partner teams within Project Controls and Construction to enhance data-driven decision making and align efforts to drive improved project and portfolio performanceImplement predictive analytics by using historical data to predict and analyze what will happen in the futureAccept responsibility for managing substantial volumes of construction-related data and ensuring data integrityOtherEmbody our -Culture -and -ValuesEmployment typeFull-TimeWork siteUp to 100% work from homeRole typeIndividual ContributorDisciplineConstruction Project ManagementProfessionReal Estate, Facilities, & Construction

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