Microsoft
Construction Quality Manager
$98K–$206K
Columbus, OH · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Nov 2, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years related experience; equivalent experience accepted. Preferred: 8+ years related experience with the stated degree, or equivalent experience; 7+ years working on data center projects.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Oversees construction quality for data center projects, ensuring contractors meet quality standards and facilities are ready for commissioning and turnover.
What you'll do
- Audit contractor quality programs and conduct field inspections; manage non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
- Maintain project quality plans, inspection and test governance, digital quality tracking, dashboards, and metrics.
- Identify construction risks and support commissioning readiness, turnover, and continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of related experience, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, including the Microsoft Cloud Background Check.
- Strong knowledge of construction specifications, quality standards, and installation compliance requirements.
Nice to have
- 7+ years of experience working on data center projects.
- Experience with data analytics, reporting, construction management tools, continuous improvement, structured problem-solving, and quality management systems; professional quality certifications preferred.
Pay
USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year (base salary); USD $125,000 - $206,400 per year (base salary)
Tools
Power BI, Nexus, Bluebeam, BIM, Lean, DMAIC, Six Sigma, ISO 9001
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