Lease Commissioning Manager | Microsoft Careers

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, IL
Salary
$119,800–$234,700 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
Dec 8, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 1568 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lease Commissioning Manager | Microsoft Careers

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The Lease Commissioning Manager role at Microsoft Cloud Operations and Innovation’s Commissioning team involves overseeing the end-to-end delivery of new data center capacity in Chicago, IL, with secondary responsibilities for other regions. This senior position requires managing contracted commissioning agents, developing best practices, and ensuring compliance with Microsoft standards across multi-million-dollar projects. Daily tasks include reviewing construction progress, conducting site inspections, and coordinating meetings to align stakeholders on scope, schedule, and budget. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data center projects, proficiency in project management tools like MS Project and Visio, and certifications such as PMP and OSHA 30, working within a fast-paced environment that demands precision and attention to detail.

Skills

MS_Project Visio Excel Word PowerPoint Teams PMP OSHA_30 NFPA_70E Commissioning_Scripts QA_QC Project_Management Data_Center_Projects

What you'll do

  • Manage the contracted Commissioning Agent for Data Center construction projects in Chicago.
  • Develop and enforce commissioning best practices across lease projects.
  • Review and approve Lease Statements of Qualification (SoQs) for data center projects.
  • Conduct construction site inspections to ensure quality assurance and control.
  • Drive project commissioning process, including scope and schedule management.
  • Coordinate meetings with vendor project managers and report on progress and issues.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years of relevant technical engineering experience in data center projects
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (Mechanical, Materials, Reliability, Electrical Engineering)
  • Experience in project management and construction QA/QC
  • Ability to develop detailed commissioning scripts and manage issue resolution
  • Industry recognized Commissioning Certification and OSHA 30 qualification
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite and project management tools

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