Mechanical Construction Manager

Overview

As a Mechanical Construction Manager, you'll lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all mechanical construction activities for large-scale data center projects. You'll have the opportunity to manage contractors, drive compliance with safety and quality standards, and keep schedules and budgets on track. Working closely with engineering, procurement, and project management teams, you'll ensure that critical mechanical systems-such as HVAC, chilled water, and cooling infrastructure-are installed, tested, and commissioned to meet Microsoft's rigorous standards.

Microsoft's Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine behind Microsoft's cloud, building and operating the infrastructure that powers experiences for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries. As part of our U.S. Government Air-Gapped team, you'll help deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies that enable Microsoft's dedicated online services for the U.S. Government, advancing critical federal missions with uncompromising security, reliability, and scale.

While our U.S. Government dedicated datacenter development team is sharply focused on serving government customers, you'll be backed by the reach and resilience of CO+I's global portfolio knowledge base delivering 100+ datacenters and millions of servers operated by world-class experts. If you're driven by mission impact and thrive at hyperscale, this is where your work directly strengthens national capabilities-safely, securely, and on a global scale.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

* Manage all mechanical construction activities for complex, multi-million-dollar data center projects.

* Develop and maintain mechanical construction schedules aligned with overall project timelines.

* Drive on-time, on-budget delivery while proactively identifying risks and resolving issues.

Design & Implementation

* Partner with mechanical engineers and architects to review design documents, shop drawings, and specifications.

* Ensure installations meet approved designs, local codes, and Microsoft standards.

* Oversee integration of mechanical systems with electrical, fire protection, and security systems.

Safety & Compliance

* Champion Microsoft's safety culture with zero tolerance for unsafe practices.

* Conduct regular site audits to ensure compliance with OSHA and regulatory requirements.

Quality Assurance

* Maintain the highest quality standards for all mechanical work.

* Oversee inspections, testing and balancing, and commissioning of HVAC, plumbing, and cooling systems to ensure performance meets design intent.

Procurement & Budget Management

* Manage procurement of mechanical equipment and materials.

* Monitor budgets and review change orders for accuracy and impact.

Stakeholder Communication

* Serve as the primary point of contact for all mechanical-related matters.

* Provide clear, timely updates to internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

Problem Solving

* Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues during construction and commissioning phases.

Other

* Embody our culture and values.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 10+ years related experience

* OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

* Citizenship & Citizenship Verification:

This position requires verification of U.S citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local United States government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, citizenship will be verified via a valid passport.

* 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/

Additional Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience OR equivalent experience.

* 12+ years experience working on data center projects.

* 5+ years managing mechanical construction projects in large-scale, mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, industrial facilities, or similar).

* Familiarity with OSHA standards, local building codes, and industry best practices for mechanical systems.

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Construction Management, or a Master Mechanical License (or equivalent experience).

* Experience with commissioning processes for mechanical systems in data centers or other critical facilities.

* Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy efficiency standards for mechanical systems.

* Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).

* Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, chilled water, plumbing, and cooling infrastructure.

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