Commissioning Manager

Job ID: 200045456Posted: 2026-07-28Location: United States, Illinois, ChicagoSalary: USD $119,800 - $234,700 per yearEmployment type: Full-TimeWork site: Fully on-siteRole type: Individual ContributorTravel: Less than 25%Profession: Hardware EngineeringDiscipline: Reliability EngineeringCompany: MicrosoftOverviewMicrosoft Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO&I) is the team behind the cloud. Within CO&I, the Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) organization is responsible for delivering core datacenter infrastructure for Microsoft’s cloud business. The MS portfolio consists of complex, multi-disciplinary, large scale, multi-year datacenter construction and lease projects. We are looking for a passionate, high-energy individual to help build the cloud datacenters that power the world’s largest online services. The CO+I Commissioning team is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of new data center capacity for CO+I. Through development of leading program management and construction processes, this team is chartered with managing workflow across vertically and horizontally aligned project managers and virtual teams to successfully deliver multi-million-dollar, multi-year data center construction programs.As a Site Commissioning Manager – Chicago, IL you will work with data center architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, data center operations teams and finance teams to streamline and improve data center capacity delivery. You will execute against scope, schedule, and budget to deliver the latest generation of data center technology to Microsoft’s Online Services. You shall be responsible for ensuring the project is commissioned in accordance with Microsoft's standards and directly manage the process for projects in the Chicago, IL metro and support other Commissioning Projects in other regions.Must be capable of performing work in the field on a construction project.In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the project location. ResponsibilitiesBusiness Processes:Direct reporting to the CO+I Sub-Region Commissioning Lead Primary responsibility for assigned metro commissioning projects with secondary responsibility for other CO+I commissioning projects for the region  Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.  Manage the contracted Commissioning Agent assigned to Data Center construction projects in the assigned metro.  Development of Commissioning Procedures and Standards.  Construction site inspections to review Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) and commissioning process.  Drive the project Commissioning process including scope and schedule.  Communications:Regularly reviews Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics to report to management.  Coordinate meetings and activities of vendor project managers including integration of lessons learned.  Manage client representatives and partners to define and align on scope, schedule, and budget.  Attend scheduled owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings, and report as necessary.Report Project Progress on scope, schedule, and budget weekly or as required.Accountability:Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule of the Commissioning Process for CO+I Projects.  Manage the Commissioning process for assigned metro projects.  Reporting of the Commissioning process to management on a regular basis.  Work independently in support of the CO+I Program.  Travel required.   Inspections and management of on-going testing processes in the field in a construction environment.Strategy and Development:Manage data center commissioning project delivery strategy in alignment with the CO+I road map strategy.  Refine practices/policies and develop methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures.  Provides input into a long-term delivery strategy and incorporates requirements into the project execution plans.  Vendor Management and contract compliance:Provide Vendor oversight and performance management (Scorecard driven).  Preparation of Requests For Proposal, Project Expenditure Reports, and other project approval tools & templates.  Other:Relocation required to defined location. Must reside within 50 miles of metro.Embody our Culture & Values“Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.”QualificationsDoctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 2+ years technical engineering experienceOR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experienceOR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experienceOR 12+ years relevant technical engineering experience.Other Requirements:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.Preferred Qualifications:Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 4+ years technical engineering experienceOR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experienceOR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 9+ years technical engineering experience. Construction Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC).Able to develop and write detailed Commissioning Scripts. Issue identification and resolution management.Commissioning Certification: OSHA 30 or equivalent qualification NFPA-70E Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationProficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Teams#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareersReliability Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $160,200 - $261,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.