Manager, Construction Cost

Req. ID:\n\nJR93604 Manager, Construction Cost\n\nOur vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\n\nMicron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.\n\nMicron\u2019s vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.\n\nJoin an inclusive team that is passionate about one thing: using their expertise in the relentless pursuit of innovation for customers and partners. The solutions we build help make everything from virtual reality experiences to breakthroughs in neural networks possible. We do it all while committing to integrity, sustainability, and giving back to our communities. Because doing so can fuel the very innovation Micron is pursuing.\n\nThe Global Procurement team is an integral engine to Micron\u2019s growth, delivering best-in-class total cost and supply chain resiliency through cutting-edge predictive capabilities, risk analysis and a focus on sustainability and diversity. Our business goals are directly tied to the value we place on our team members \u2013 our greatest asset. We invest in our people through a skills-based learning and development model to create clear career pathways for development and career growth. We also strive to create an engaging and inclusive culture through building camaraderie and celebrating the diverse perspectives of all our global team members. Join us and discover why Micron\u2019s Global Procurement team is the preferred destination to unleash your talent!\n\nAs the Manager of Global Procurement Construction Should Cost, this role supports major capital construction initiatives by delivering disciplined cost management, estimating, and procurement analytics across complex, high\u2011value projects. The team partners closely with global construction, engineering, procurement, and program leadership to enable cost certainty, informed decision\u2011making, and overall project success in fast\u2011paced, highly technical environments.\n\nLeading a team of seasoned should cost analysts, you will help to standardize cost estimating \u0026 analysis practices and leverage technology to enhance insights and identify saving opportunities for various regional and worldwide construction projects. You will also establish methodologies with stakeholders, ensuring seamless integration into business practices.\n\nYour responsibilities include stakeholder relationship management, competitive cost negotiations support, and thought leadership in procurement construction cost practices. Your expertise as a Quantity Surveyor will be invaluable as we integrate best practices and achieve business objectives.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Proactive Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to identify project cost opportunities that enhance competitiveness and ensure successful project execution.\n * Framework Development: Create and implement a framework for continuous improvement in construction should cost analysis, ensuring competitive cost negotiations for Procurement Category teams.\n * Manage 3rd Party PQS: Manage the delivery of project achievement estimates through multiple phases. Coordinate with third-party PQS or equivalent experience providers to ensure timely delivery and alignment with Micron standards.\n * Define estimating tasks, due dates, templates, and work breakdown structure alignment, and ensure reconciliation between EPC, AE, and PQS estimates while clearly identifying gaps, risks, and next steps.\n * Support value engineering efforts and establish and track Target Value Design and affordability targets in collaboration with project teams.\n * Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with stakeholders to apply the best should cost models for various project delivery methods and strategies (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build).\n * Empower Procurement: Equip procurement partners with essential tools and platforms for data-driven decision-making; provide consultation on negotiation strategies and fact packs.\n * Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the company (e.g., Procurement, Facilities Construction, Finance, Operations) to ensure overall project success.\n * Provide Insights: Offer insights on procurement cost-related aspects, including systems, processes, competitiveness benchmarking, and opportunities.\n * Mentorship and Development: Supervise, Mentor, coach, and develop team members across multiple regions, promoting best practice-based solutions.\n * Data Collaboration: Work with business analytics and smart manufacturing teams to develop a database for maintaining, tracking, and reporting key cost data in relation to global economic trends.\n\n\n\nYou are a person that:\n\n * Is highly skilled in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.\n * Demonstrates strong communication, influencing stakeholders and able to communicate complex cost insights effectively to senior leaders.\n * Embraces a positive attitude for collaborating across different global regions and cultures.\n * Is agile in adopting new methods and tools for continuous improvement.\n * Thrives in a global, fast-paced, and dynamic environment and can support occasional travel.\n\n\n\nExperience: Preferred\n\n * Minimum 10+ years of relevant project and management experience in cost management, quantity surveying, construction procurement, or analytics within large capital project environments, particularly in Cleanroom/Hospital/Pharmaceutical or high-tech manufacturing related projects\n * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, data analysis, and experience with visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI), with the ability to analyze and summarize complex cost data.\n * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, incorporating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and benchmarking concepts.\n * Demonstrated construction \u0026 cost estimating / Cost management experience.\n * Demonstrated experience with should cost methodologies (e.g. clean sheet, liner price performance, benchmarking).\n * Excellent communication, consulting, and presentation skills.\n\n\n\nEducation:\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.\n\n\n\nJob Profile(s):\n\nBusiness Intel / Analytics Manager 1\n\nRelocation level: (TBD)\n\nBefore Getting Started \nPlease review Micron\u2019s Internal Job Application Policy on your regional PeopleNow Career Opportunities page before searching and applying for jobs. Note in particular that: \n\n * Hiring managers may view your performance appraisals, original resume, transcripts or other performance-related documentation in your personal file. This information will be held in confidence.\n * If you are selected to interview for a position, you must notify your direct supervisor before participating in the interview process.\n\n\n\n\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\n\nAs a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on Benefits | Micron Technology, Inc\n\nMicron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n