Commissioning Director

Overview
Microsoft 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.
The Commissioning Director for US West projects (projects in San Jose, CA; Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Wenatchee, WA; Cheyenne, WY and San Antonio, TX) is responsible for the Program Management, Definition, and Execution of Datacenter Commissioning. This position requires the management of a very effective team of project commissioning managers responsible for the daily oversight and management of commissioning projects. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, construction managers, network engineers, data center operations teams and finance teams to streamline and improve delivery of data center capacity. You will ensure your teams 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 estimating effort, developing a commissioning budget, test equipment and developing schedules for commissioning of Americas Build projects. You shall be responsible for ensuring projects are commissioned in accordance with Microsoft's standards and directly manage the process for projects and support other Commissioning Projects in other Regions.
Must be capable of performing work in the field on a construction project.
This role is located in Phoenix, AZ.
Relocation support will be provided, and successful candidates must ​relocate or reside within 50 miles of the hub office location.
This role is eligible for remote work.
Responsibilities
Management
Reports to the CO+I Americas Director of Commissioning.
This position requires a senior level of understanding of Safety, Datacenter Commissioning, Program Management, Telecommunications, and Mission Critical Operations.
The candidate must handle multiple projects regionally at one time.
Develop & maintain Regional Commissioning Standards and support Global Commissioning Standards.
Lead, manage, coach & develop an effective team of Project Commissioning Managers, responsible for the tactical execution & delivery of Datacenter commissioning projects.
Primary responsibility for management of Project Commissioning Managers for the assigned metro projects and support other Commissioning Projects in other Sub-Regions.
Conduct routine 1-on-1 meetings, semi-annual reviews of employees and drive the development and performance of direct reports.
Approval of budgets, contracts and change orders for contracted Commissioning Agents assigned to Data Center construction projects.
Travel required to oversee and support ongoing project efforts for each project in this sub-region.
Business Processes
Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate quality and cost-effective solutions.
Development of Commissioning Procedures and Standards.
Drive the regional Commissioning process including scope, schedule and budget.
Create, communicate and track project metrics to drive best practices for your teams.
Communications
Regularly review Construction Progress, QA/QC, Commissioning progress, issues, and KPIs to report to management.
Coordinate meetings and activities of Project Commissioning Managers and Commissioning Agent project managers including integration of lessons-learned.
Manage client representatives and partners to define and align on scope, schedule and budget.
Attend owner/architect/contractor (OAC) and other project meetings and report as necessary.
Review project progress on scope, schedule and budget as required.
Accountability
Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule of the Commissioning Process for CO+I Projects.
Reporting of the Commissioning process to management on a regular basis.
Work independently in support of the CO+I Program.
Strategy and Development
Manage data center Project Commissioning Managers in their execution of 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.
Provide input to long-term delivery strategy and incorporate requirements into project execution plans.
Other
“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.”
Qualifications
Required/Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience.
Background Check 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
Additional Qualifications:
Doctorate Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 7+ years technical engineering experience
OR Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years technical engineering experience
OR Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years technical engineering experience.
OR equivalent relevant experience
4+ years people management experience.
Reliability Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $142,800 - $274,800 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 $188,000 - $304,200 per year.
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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.