Commissioning Director | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Salary
$142,800–$274,800 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Dec 5, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $209k
$101k most similar roles pay here $293k

This role pays more than 95% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $209k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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TL;DR · Commissioning Director | Microsoft Careers

The Commissioning Director for US West projects oversees program management and execution of data center commissioning in key locations such as San Jose, CA, Reno, NV, Phoenix, AZ, Wenatchee, WA, Cheyenne, WY, and San Antonio, TX. This senior-level role involves managing a team of project commissioning managers to ensure compliance with Microsoft’s standards while streamlining the delivery of data center capacity through collaboration with architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, operations teams, and finance teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing regional commissioning standards, approving budgets and contracts, conducting regular performance reviews, and ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, along with a deep understanding of safety protocols, data center commissioning, program management, telecommunications, and mission-critical operations.

What you'll do

  • Manage and develop a team of project commissioning managers for datacenter projects.
  • Develop and maintain regional commissioning standards to ensure compliance with Microsoft's guidelines.
  • Oversee the tactical execution and delivery of datacenter commissioning projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Conduct regular reviews and provide performance feedback to direct reports in 1-on-1 meetings.
  • Travel to oversee project efforts and support ongoing construction and commissioning activities.

What we're looking for

  • Requires a Doctorate Degree in Mechanical/Reliability/Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of technical engineering experience or equivalent.
  • Must have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in relevant fields and at least 12/10 years of technical engineering experience respectively.
  • Experience managing multiple data center commissioning projects simultaneously is essential.
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain regional commissioning standards and support global standards.
  • Strong leadership skills for coaching, developing, and managing a team of project commissioning managers.
  • Expertise in program management, telecommunications, mission critical operations, and safety protocols.

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