Full-Time

Lead Metro Cost Manager

Posted on 8/13/2026

Microsoft

Microsoft

10,001+ employees

Develops software, OS, and cloud services

Compensation Overview

$116.9k - $203.6k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Valparaiso, IN, USA

In Person

Relocation within 50 miles of the La Porte Data Center; relocation support provided.

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Work alongside the DCD Project Manager to commercially manage all projects in the region
  • Provide on location commercial management to the projects to ensure that Microsoft are financially and contractually protected
  • Management of all commercial issues on all current, future and past projects and report on these issues through the Project Controls & DCD head office in Redmond on a regular basis
  • Commercial management of the GC from liaison with our procurement office on the RFP documents through to the final payments and agreement of the final accounts and paperwork. This will also include:
  • Agreement of estimates with the GC at during design development and agreement of the GMP.
  • Detailed estimation of the project based on local design documents
  • Pay application assessment and approval for the GC, all equipment vendors and all project support consultants
  • Estimation of and commercial agreement of all change orders
  • Draft commercial detail of all funding requests
  • Review and agreement of all GC procurement of the subcontract packages including the approval of the LOAs (Letters of Authorization)
  • Commercial review of all disputes that may arise
  • Commercial management of all other program vendors including AE, Cx, Inspections, PMQS, QRA to include: Presenting proposals to head office for purchase order approval
  • Approving invoices for all project vendors
  • Final account agreement & closeout for all vendor accounts
  • Manage the QS firm contracted to provide commercial support in the region.
  • Assist in the procurement of QS firm
  • Manage the resources allocated to the projects to ensure that they are appropriate in number and quality
  • Regular MBUs with the cost management firms
  • Cost Reporting: Work with the PMQS, GC and project controls to ensure that the full suite of cost reports are available for review by Redmond on a monthly basis
  • Provide the PER (funding) team all commercial support necessary to ascertain the required timing of the funding intervals and all commercial information needed to back up these funding requests to management. This will normally involve the production of multiple option cost scenarios.
  • Design Team commercial support: From project kick-off through to final design provide commercial support on business cases, value engineering studies and change control as the design evolves from POR though to final design
  • Site selection support: Work with our site selection team in the region to provide constructability reports and site specific comparative estimates on candidate sites. Also provide all funding and PO support necessary for this team to perform in the region
  • Commercial Process control: Review the current commercial processes in the region and develop these into a commercial playbook. On agreement of this playbook the candidate shall be responsible for the consistent implementation of same
Desired Qualifications
  • 12+ years experience working on data center projects.
  • 5+ years of data center experience, bachelor’s in quantity surveying

Microsoft develops software, devices, and cloud services. Windows is an operating system that runs on personal computers, Office provides productivity apps, and Azure offers cloud computing and developer tools. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated ecosystem of software, devices, and services, plus long-standing partnerships with PC makers and a broad enterprise footprint. Its goal is to put a computer on every desk and in every home, and to extend that reach through cloud services, professional networking (LinkedIn), and gaming.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Redmond, Washington

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • FY2026 revenue hit $331 billion, up 18%, while operating income rose 21%.
  • Azure grew 43% in Q4, and management said demand still exceeds supply.
  • Microsoft plans Maia 300 for September 2026, aiming to lower AI compute costs.

What critics are saying

  • EU and UK probes target Azure gatekeeper status and licensing, with 2027 remedies looming.
  • July 6, 2026 layoffs cut 4,800 roles, signaling Xbox weakness and restructuring pressure.
  • Maia 300 depends on TSMC capacity; delays leave Microsoft paying Nvidia-like AI rents.

What makes Microsoft unique

  • Azure surpassed $100 billion in FY2026, proving enterprise AI distribution at scale.
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot reached 30 million paid seats, embedding AI into daily workflows.
  • OpenAI partnership runs through 2032, giving Microsoft privileged model access and Azure demand.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Professional Development Budget

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Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

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