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Director, Cost Management - Air Gap Cloud

Microsoft · microsoft.com
United StatesDirector8+ yrs
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Leads cost management and estimating function for air-gapped cloud construction programs.

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26 d ago · posted 2026-10-09
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US

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Lead the Air-Gapped Cloud Cost and Estimation function, establishing strategy, operating rhythms, standards, priorities, and measurable outcomes across the portfolio. Establish consistent estimating methodologies from feasibility and conceptual planning through progressively refined construction estimates. Drive development and governance of Basis of Estimate documentation, including assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, quantities, unit rates, productivity assumptions, benchmarks, and estimate validation. Establish consistent Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) alignment to enable transparent comparison of estimates, forecasts, commitments, and actual costs. Lead estimate validation using quantity analysis, unit-rate analysis, historical data, benchmarking, market intelligence, and risk analysis. Develop scalable cost models and estimating approaches supporting scenario planning, feasibility analysis, design alternatives, value engineering, and portfolio planning. Recruit, lead, coach, and develop a diverse team of cost-management and estimating professionals. Establish clear roles, responsibilities, goals, decision rights, and accountability across the organization. Build technical depth and succession capability through coaching, standards, knowledge sharing, and structured development. Create an environment where people surface risks early, challenge assumptions constructively, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve. Serve as a Cost and Estimation leader across Air-Gapped Cloud Delivery & Execution. Build strong partnerships across Engineering, Design, Construction, Procurement/Supply Chain, Finance, E2E Program Management, Security, and business leadership. Lead resolution of complex and ambiguous cost issues through quantitative analysis and clear decision frameworks. Represent Cost and Estimation in portfolio governance and executive reviews. Balance construction-industry practices with the specialized execution requirements of Air-Gapped Cloud. Bachelor's Degree AND 8+ years experience in engineering,Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Business, Project Management and experience in construction estimating, cost management, project controls, commercial management, or major capital programs OR equivalent experience 6+ years of experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects. Citizenship & Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of U.S. citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customer and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport, or other approved documents, or verified US government Clearance Proven experience leading cost estimating and/or cost-management activities for large-scale capital construction or infrastructure programs. Experience leading and developing people, setting organizational priorities, establishing accountability, and delivering results through teams. Experience developing or governing construction estimates across multiple stages of project maturity. Basis of Estimate development Quantity-based estimating Cost planning and budgeting Forecasting and EAC Cost benchmarking Change management Cash-flow forecasting Construction risk and contingency Procurement and contract cost analysis Cost reporting Experience influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex or ambiguous business requirements. Advanced experience leading Cost Management or Estimating within hyperscale datacenters, mission-critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, energy, semiconductor, industrial construction, or similarly complex capital programs. Experience managing a Cost and/or Estimating function across a portfolio of concurrent projects. Experience developing enterprise estimating standards, cost models, benchmarking datasets, and governance frameworks. Experience with quantitative cost-risk analysis. Experience evaluating escalation, commodity pricing, market conditions, labor productivity, and supply-chain impacts. Experience with multiple construction contracting and commercial models. Demonstrated ability to convert large volumes of technical and financial information into concise executive insights and recommendations. Establish the operating framework connecting estimates, budgets, forecasts, Estimate at Completion (EAC), cash flow, risk, changes, commitments, and actual costs. Establish clear accountability and governance for major cost artifacts throughout the project lifecycle. Establish benchmarking and cost-performance capabilities that improve future estimates and inform investment decisions. Ensure estimates appropriately capture project scope, quantities, labor, materials, equipment, indirects, escalation, procurement assumptions, construction strategy, and risk. Establish effective cost benchmarking using historical project and market information. Evaluate escalation, commodity, labor, and market impacts and translate those findings into actionable cost insights. Provide leadership for cost management throughout procurement and construction execution, including change evaluation, forecasting, payment review, and financial closeout. Establish mechanisms for evaluating cost impacts associated with design development, procurement decisions, field changes, schedule impacts, and construction risk. Ensure accurate and timely visibility into project and portfolio financial performance. Provide cost information and recommendations that support project governance, funding, and business decisions throughout delivery.

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