Metro Cost Lead
Core
Metro Cost Lead responsible for commercial management, cost governance, and forecasting of large-scale Data Center construction projects in Sydney.
Role type
Senior IC construction cost manager
Builds
Core Data Center infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud business
Domain
Construction / Data Centers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
cost estimation, budget forecasting, contract management, change order negotiation, commercial risk assessment, vendor payment review, portfolio commercial oversight, benchmark data analysis, dispute resolution
Preferred skills
General Contractor procurement, Sydney market experience, strategic negotiation, ambiguity management
Technologies
Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Oracle Primavera Unifier, MS Excel, SAP
Responsibilities
Own and maintain project and metro-level Budget at Completion (BAC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC); Lead monthly cost reviews with project teams and stakeholders; Provide commercial oversight of project contingency and change management; Review and recommend approval of pay applications and vendor payment requests; Lead cost planning and estimate validation for General Contractor contracts; Provide commercial support for design team business cases and value engineering studies; Manage external cost consultants and project commercial resources.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC