Land Development and Permitting Program Manager-USA

$115,000 - $200,300/Yr

Microsoft - Redmond, WA

Full-time - Senior

Redmond, WA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Land Development and Permitting Program Manager at Microsoft is responsible for overseeing the delivery and pre-positioning of datacenter real estate essential for building out Microsoft's cloud infrastructure. This role involves managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction projects from site selection through design, permitting, construction, and operation, ensuring alignment with Microsoft's values of inclusion and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver permits and planning approvals for large scale and/or complex construction projects.
• Manage a portfolio of projects along with associated budgets and schedules.
• Establish and maintain cross-functional relationships with internal and external teams including environmental consultants, attorneys, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments during due diligence, design, and construction to identify regulatory requirements and associated risks.
• Develop comprehensive and integrated permitting and project delivery strategies and schedules.
• Communicate key risks and mitigations to internal Microsoft stakeholders.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovative solutions to resolve schedule delays.
• Develop engagement strategies and represent Microsoft in meetings with applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), external stakeholders, and the public.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field AND 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience delivering permits and planning approvals for large scale and/or complex construction projects.
• Experience managing a portfolio of projects and associated budgets and schedules.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning AND 7+ years Portfolio Management, or Real Estate, OR 10+ years equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities