Commissioning Manager (HVACThermal Management)

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning Leadership & Delivery:

• Develop and execute the end-to-end commissioning strategy for assigned projects ensuring compliance with design standards and client acceptance criteria.
• Lead integrated systems testing (IST) and total system commissioning managing cross-disciplinary sequencing and dependencies.
• Act as the technical authority for commissioning across all critical systems including electrical (UPS generators switchgear) mechanical (chillers CRAC pumps) and BMS/controls integration.
• Develop approve and manage commissioning plans test scripts procedures and checklists to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Coordination meetings with clients contractors consultants vendors and internal teams; establish clear priorities and escalation pathways.
• Review design documentation and vendor submittals to identify commissioning risks interfaces and opportunities for constructability improvements.
• Plan and manage commissioning resources (internal and subcontractor) including forecasting mobilization and utilization.
• Establish and enforce strict QA/QC and safety protocols for energization and testing including LOTO and permit-to-work systems.
• Assist service team with the troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues during commissioning ensuring root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Oversee and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and functional performance tests.
• Assist PMO with the project handover to Service Operations ensuring operational readiness and a smooth transition.
• Own the delivery of all commissioning documentation and turnover packages ensuring they meet contractual and quality standards.
• Provide regular clear reporting on commissioning progress KPIs risks and constraints to stakeholders and leadership.

Documentation and Customer Management:

• Manage all customer and stakeholder engagement related to commissioning aligning on test scope acceptance criteria and sign-off processes.
• Ensure rigorous QA/QC throughout installation start-up and testing phases enforcing defect closure before progression.
• Guarantee the timely delivery of complete high-quality turnover documentation and training materials to the customer.
• Communicate progress and risks transparently to customers and internal stakeholders proactively driving actions to maintain schedule and quality.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Drive the standardization and improvement of commissioning methodologies tools and templates across the region.
• Mentor and develop commissioning engineers and team members enhancing technical and project management capabilities.

WHS Environment & Quality:

• Champion a culture of safety and quality enforcing strict adherence to WHS environmental and quality management systems.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Reqiurements :

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). Relevant professional certifications (e.g. PMP CxA) are advantageous.
• Deep expertise in mission-critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure including protection systems controls and redundancy concepts.
• Proven experience in total system commissioning (IST) and the integration of BMS/SCADA alarms and monitoring systems.
• Strong knowledge of relevant industry standards and safe work practices (e.g. LOTO energisation procedures).
• Significant experience (typically 8 years) in commissioning within data centres or other mission-critical environments including leadership of complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills with the ability to lead challenging technical and commercial discussions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills capable of clear reporting and decision-making under pressure.
• A collaborative leader who fosters a high-performance safety-first team culture.