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Senior Cost Management Lead, Rechenzentrum Köln (m/w/d)

Düsseldorf, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time€93k–€176k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-03
On-site · GermanySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead cost management for Microsoft's data center construction projects in North Rhine-Westphalia, managing budgets, contracts, and financial administration across the project lifecycle.

Role type

Senior IC Construction Project Management Lead (Cost Management)

Builds

Central data center infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business

Domain

Construction / Data Centers / Cloud Infrastructure

Required skills

Quantity Surveying, Construction Project Management, Cost Management, Contract Administration, Change Order Management, Vendor Management, Financial Forecasting, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Governance

Preferred skills

Power BI, Excel, RICS membership, English (working level)

Technologies

Power BI, Excel

Responsibilities

Lead commercial activities and cost management over the full project lifecycle; Develop and control project cost plans, estimates, and budgets; Manage contract and financial administration including payment applications and final accounts; Drive change order management and commercial risk assessment; Oversee procurement activities and supplier agreements; Lead external cost management partners and consultants; Establish commercial governance and continuous improvement processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC