Data Center Contracts Manager
Core
Own end-to-end contract strategy, procurement execution, and commercial risk management for complex data centre construction projects.
Role type
Senior individual contributor contracts manager (construction)
Builds
Data centre infrastructure for Microsoft's cloud services
Domain
Construction management + Commercial contracting
Required skills
Contract management, procurement execution, commercial risk management, claims assessment, stakeholder influence, change order management, dispute resolution, supply chain management, contract administration, cost management
Preferred skills
Data centre project experience, professional accreditation (RICS, CIArb, AIQS, AACE), enterprise contracting systems experience
Technologies
LCE, Ariba, Icertis, Compass
Responsibilities
Lead project-specific contracting strategies and define procurement approaches; Own end-to-end RFP and contracting processes including sourcing and award recommendations; Draft, review, and issue contracts in accordance with approved templates; Administer contracts across the full lifecycle including change management and close-out; Lead commercial assessment of claims, delays, and disputes; Operate as the contracts point of contact across project teams and suppliers; Ensure contract records are maintained to audit-ready standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
