Senior Commissiong Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities for a large-scale mission-critical infrastructure project. This role is responsible for driving the commissioning strategy, system testing, validation, readiness reviews, and final handover to ensure all building systems operate safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring project delivery meets quality, performance, and operational standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of commissioning experience in mission-critical facilities, data centers, or large-scale MEP projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, generators, MV/LV distribution, HVAC, chilled water, CRAH/CRAC, fire protection, and control systems.
• Proven experience managing commissioning activities from planning through testing, validation, and handover.
• Hands-on experience with FAT, SAT, IST, functional testing, and system integration processes.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with international stakeholders.
• Experience in hyperscale data center projects and industry certifications such as PMP, CCP, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, CIBSE, or equivalent will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall commissioning strategy and project commissioning plan.
• Lead commissioning activities across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire protection, controls, and integrated building systems.
• Review commissioning procedures, test plans, method statements, and system readiness documentation.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and functional performance testing activities.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and client representatives throughout the commissioning process.
• Monitor commissioning schedules, risks, system readiness, and issue resolution activities.
• Lead technical meetings, readiness reviews, and commissioning workshops.
• Drive punch-list closure, documentation completion, and successful system handover.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, QA/QC requirements, and industry standards.
• Prepare commissioning reports, risk assessments, and management updates for stakeholders.