We are looking for a driven and capable Commissioning Manager with experience in hyperscale data center development to support us with the commissioning and delivery of multiple mission-critical facilities for one of the top technology clients in the world.

You will play an integral role in mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, including strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning.
• Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Manage assigned work from start to close out, covering all aspects related to work delivery to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Prepare RFPs and support the process of contractor selection and contract award.
• Work with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules.
• Perform resource analyses to identify potential bottlenecks and resource strain.
• Identify project risks, gaps, and opportunities, and provide recommendations to stakeholders to mitigate the impact of these risks and take advantage of opportunities.
• Facilitate, run, and chair project meetings (including OAC meetings) and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items.
• Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, and invoices.
• Carry out financial and technical appraisals of project options. Perform feasibility studies, site surveys, and liaise with designers, engineers, superintendents, and construction managers as required.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

Pre-Construction/Design Phase

• Interpret and verify OPR, Basis of Design (BOD), and system performance criteria.
• Conduct commissioning-focused design reviews at schematic, design development, and construction document stages.
• Review the contractor’s commissioning plan, checking roles, responsibilities, schedules, reporting structures, and test procedures.
• Identify commissioning risks related to operational facility upgrades, shutdown coordination, system tie-ins, phasing, and interim life-safety measures.
• Review shutdown plans for system tie-ins and upgrades.

Construction Phase

• Review MEP and controls submittals for compliance with OPR/BOD and commissioning requirements.
• Review contractor’s commissioning-specific schedules and check alignment with project milestones.
• Coordinate off-site factory witness testing (FWT) for major equipment (e.g., generators, chillers, switchgear, UPS).
• Verify installation quality, accessibility, and readiness for functional performance testing (FPT).
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls contractors to ensure systems are installed and prepared for commissioning.
• Develop and oversee pre-functional checklists (PFC).
• Validate pre-start and startup data, test logs, and manufacturer documentation.
• Coordinate system cutovers from old to new infrastructure.

Commissioning/Testing Phase

• Lead and document functional and integrated systems tests for all major MEP systems.
• Conduct scenario-based tests to ensure systems respond correctly during failures (e.g., power loss, emergency modes).
• Work with contractors to maintain a commissioning issues log.
• Drive timely closure through contractor engagement and corrective actions.
• Compare the tested performance to design intent and OPR/BOD criteria.
• Work with all project stakeholders to reduce disruption to ongoing operations.
• Schedule tests during approved shutdown windows or off-hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:

• 15+ years of commissioning experience with mission-critical, industrial, or hyperscale data center facilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, or a related technical field.
• An excellent understanding of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Strong working knowledge of design, pre-construction, installation, startup, commissioning, testing, integrated systems operations, and facility readiness requirements.
• Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences.
• Experience in client-facing positions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated commissioning programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Commissioning certifications such as CxA, CCP, CEM, or similar.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Strong background in data center development, construction, and commissioning.

POSITION DETAILS

• Location (On-site): Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Position: Commissioning Manager
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours