Commissioning Manager

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Charlotte, NC
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Mar 23, 2027

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 682 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager The Commissioning Manager joins the Engineering Procurement & Construction organization within the Cloud Operations and Innovation team to manage the end-to-end delivery of new data center capacity. This role involves overseeing multi-year construction programs, managing contracted commissioning agents, and performing field inspections to ensure quality assurance and control. The manager will develop commissioning procedures, coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction managers, and track project progress against scope, schedule, and budget. Key responsibilities include vendor performance management, creating commissioning scripts, and refining delivery strategies for the latest generation of data center technology. Candidates should possess a degree in mechanical, electrical, or reliability engineering and experience in technical engineering. Preferred qualifications include OSHA 30, NFPA-70E, PMP certification, and proficiency with MS Office tools to manage complex infrastructure projects within the cloud services domain.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end commissioning process for multi-million-dollar data center construction projects in the assigned metro.
  • Conduct on-site inspections to review Quality Assurance, Quality Control (QA/QC), and active testing processes.
  • Develop and maintain commissioning procedures, standards, and best practices to ensure cost-effective solutions.
  • Manage contracted Commissioning Agents and provide oversight of vendor performance through scorecard tracking.
  • Track and report project progress regarding scope, schedule, budget, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to management.
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, and construction managers to align on project goals and requirements.
  • Develop commissioning scripts and refine delivery strategies in alignment with the corporate roadmap.
  • Prepare project approval tools including Requests for Proposal and Project Expenditure Reports.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Doctorate and 2+ years of technical engineering experience, or a Master's and 4+ years, or a Bachelor's and 5+ years.
  • Alternatively, must have at least 12 years of relevant technical engineering experience.
  • Degree must be in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Must be able to perform work in the field on a construction project.
  • Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
  • Construction Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) (preferred).
  • Ability to develop and write detailed Commissioning Scripts (preferred).
  • Commissioning Certification, OSHA 30 or equivalent, NFPA-70E, or PMP certification (preferred).

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