US Central Subregional Construction Quality Leader

• Lead the US Central Construction Quality Metro Team, ensuring quality targets are met on subregional and metro level.

• Lead initiatives to improve our quality delivery of datacenter spaces to operational partners. Responsible for Quality performance of our builds in the US Central Subregion. Onboard, train and hire Metro Quality managers to support delivery of our datacenter builds, and report status of construction quality in the US Central Subregion. Manage,rewardandretaintop talent in the US Central Construction Quality organization.

Drive Construction Quality from Day One

• Ensure facilities are builtin accordance withdesign requirements, specifications, and Microsoft quality standards.

• Promote a "Right First Time" culture to reduce rework, delays, and operational risks.

Audit Contractor Quality Programs

• VerifyGeneral Contractors are executing their Quality Management System (QMS).

• Conduct routine quality audits, inspections, and field observations.

• Validate contractor compliance with Division 01 requirements, quality plans, inspection processes, and documentation requirements.

ManageNon-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Quality Issues

• Initiate and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).

• Ensure corrective actions are developed, implemented, and verified.

• Escalate unresolved quality issues to project leadership.

• Trend recurring quality problems and drive systemic corrective actions.

Quality Management System Ownership

• Establish andmaintainproject quality plans.

• Review and align contractor quality plans before mobilization.

• Standardize quality processes across projects and campuses.

Inspection & Test Planning Governance

• Govern Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).

• Define hold points, quality gates, and documentation requirements.

• Ensure Installer Verification Checklists (IVCs) and readiness requirements are met before commissioning milestones.

Digital Quality Platform Management

• Administer quality tracking systems (Nexus/ACMS).

• Monitorissueclosure timelines and SLA performance.

• Produce dashboards and quality metrics for leadership visibility.

Field Quality Assurance

• Perform field inspections and observations.

• Monitor workmanship trends and installation quality.

• Verify contractors are following approved procedures and specifications.

• Provide early identification of risks that couldimpactcommissioning, IST, or turnover.

Readiness and Turnover Support

• Support energization and commissioning readiness reviews.

• Ensure documentation, inspections, punch lists, and quality issues are appropriately closed prior to turnover.

• Partner with Commissioning Managers and Operations to improve startup outcomes.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze trends across campuses and metros.

• Capture lessons learned.

• Recommend process improvements that improve quality performance and reduce recurrence of defects.

Contractor Accountability

• Hold GCs accountable for their QA/QC responsibilities.

• Monitor closure performance and response times.

• Reinforce that workmanship qualityremainsthe responsibility of the contractor. Microsoft Quality provides oversight and assurance.

Embody ourcultureandvalues.

Required/ MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years Construction Quality Management experience in data center/mission critical environments OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

Abilityto meet Microsoft,customerand/or government security screening requirements arerequiredfor this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will berequiredto pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Additionalor Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years Construction Quality Management experience in data center/mission critical environmentsOR equivalent experience.

• 12+years experienceworking on data center projects.

• 10+ years project management experience.

• 10+ years people management experience.

• Proficient inin Microsoft 360 Suite, BIM (building information modeling), Bluebeam, and construction software tools. Proficient in using data analytics and internal reporting tools, such asPowerBI, CompassCxand other statistical inference tools.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data andidentifytrends.

• Demonstrated experience with continuous/process improvement methodologies such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control), Lean, DFSS/process design, processmanagementand change management.

• Certifications in quality control and testing are preferred. CQM certificate from US (UNITED STATES) Army Corp of Engineers, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 30.

• Knowledge of the FMEA, MSA process, 8D or other structured problem-solvingmethodology

• COPQ analysis and ISO 9000 experience. ASQ certification CQM, CQE or CQA

• Experience managing a structured quality system.

• Meticulous attention to specification and governingstandardsdetail and installation compliance with a commitment to delivering high-quality results. This includes auditing contractor certifications.

• Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, promoting open and inclusive communication, providing clear direction to a diverse team, and quickly resolving issues gating project progression

• Demonstrated ability and appreciation for working collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meetschedule.

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