Commissioning Manager

Develop, implement, and maintain the Commissioning Plan, procedures, test scripts, schedules, and reports in alignment with project milestones. Oversee commissioning of all data center mission critical systems, including electrical (MV/LV, generators, UPS, switchgear, ATS/STSs), mechanical (chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers), BMS, fire detection and suppression, ELV, DCIM, and security systems. Lead and execute Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and site-wide testing to validate redundancy, resilience, and performance under various operating scenarios. Coordinate closely with design consultants, EPC contractors, vendors, authorities, and client teams to ensure seamless execution of commissioning activities. Review, monitor, and approve contractor commissioning documentation, method statements, test procedures, and results. Chair commissioning and interface meetings, manage issue logs, punch lists, and ensure timely resolution and close out of all commissioning findings. Ensure compliance with international standards (ASHRAE, Uptime Institute, NFPA, IEC, IEEE), project specifications, client requirements, and local KSA regulations. Enforce strict HSE compliance during all commissioning and testing activities. Support Tier certification processes (if applicable) and client inspections. Ensure accurate and complete commissioning records, support preparation of O&M manuals, as-built documentation, training programs, and final handover to operations teams. Lead client acceptance testing and obtain final system sign off. Lead and manage the entire commissioning lifecycle, including commissioning planning, pre commissioning, functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), final acceptance, and handover.

Bachelor s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering Professional certifications preferred (CxA, PMP, Uptime Accredited Tier Specialist) 10 15 years of overall experience in MEP/commissioning Minimum 5 7 years in data center commissioning, preferably hyperscale or colocation projects Proven experience managing large, complex, mission-critical facilities.