Commissioning Manager - Data Centre Projects
About the job
- A Bachelor's or Post Graduation degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
- At least 15 years of experience in construction or commissioning of mission-critical facilities is required.
- Proven experience delivering hyperscale or enterprise Data Centers in India or internationally is required.
- Strong understanding of Tier standards, such as Uptime Institute standards or equivalent frameworks, is required.
- Deep technical expertise in critical power and cooling infrastructure is required.
- Strong knowledge of power quality analysis and reliability testing is required.
- Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary teams is required.
- Strong contractual, commercial, and change management understanding is required.
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills are required.
- The role requires strategic leadership, operational execution, risk-based decision-making, root cause analysis review, crisis and incident management, commercial awareness, quality and performance compliance, and the ability to manage culturally diverse teams across regions.
- Lead and oversee commissioning across multiple Data Center sites.
- Establish standardized site execution strategies aligned with corporate and client objectives.
- Prepare commissioning implementation plans and commissioning management plans.
- Provide leadership to Site Managers, Construction Managers, and commissioning teams.
- Ensure consistent safety, quality, and commissioning delivery standards across project locations.
- Direct mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and associated commissioning activities for hyperscale Data Centers.
- Ensure critical systems achieve reliability, redundancy, and resilience targets before energization.
- Enforce structured Level 0–5 commissioning processes where applicable.
- Drive readiness for Integrated Systems Testing and final client acceptance.
- Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems, substations, uninterruptible power supply systems, automatic transfer switches, emergency diesel generators, load bank testing, battery energy storage systems, chilled water plants, CRAH and CRAC units, cooling systems, BMS and EPMS integration, heat load testing, chiller plant management systems, and power quality monitoring and analysis.
- Ensure systems meet uptime, redundancy, and service-level agreement requirements.
- Champion a zero-harm safety culture aligned with OSHA or equivalent standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with statutory approvals, electrical inspectorate requirements, and local authority regulations.
- Conduct site audits and inspections and implement corrective actions.
- Act as the senior on-site representative for clients, consultants, and hyperscale operators.
- Lead high-level coordination meetings and provide manager-level reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Align stakeholders on commissioning deliverables, energization milestones, and go-live readiness.
- Drive project execution against master program milestones.
- Identify cross-site risks, resource gaps, and schedule conflicts.
- Collaborate with Project Directors and Commercial teams to manage scope variations, claims, and cost impacts.
- Implement recovery plans when project timelines are at risk.
- Monitor team performance, productivity, and adherence to service contracts.
- Oversee site-level budget control with regional teams.
- Validate milestone completions tied to payment and commissioning achievement.
- Provide structured weekly and monthly reporting to senior leadership.
- Ensure documentation, certifications, and as-built records are complete before handover.
- Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement across national projects.
- Support Data Centre and building commissioning projects in other global regions.
- Perform other duties related to CAI projects as assigned.
- Experience managing multi-site or Pan India project portfolios is preferred.
About the company
CAI Technical Consulting Malaysia SDN (cagents.com) delivers operational readiness consulting for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare clients to prepare for full-scale production. It works by conducting operational readiness assessments and then providing tailored implementation plans that cover project planning, production operations, asset management, reliability, and sustainability, plus specialized services like Digital Pathology Validation for Leica Biosystems. The firm differentiates itself through active industry collaboration, ongoing professional development, and a global, hands-on approach that pairs quick assessments with practical, cost-effective solutions. Its goal is to help clients achieve operational excellence and successful scale-up by delivering ready-to-deploy strategies and compliant processes.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Pre-seed
Total Funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CAI closed its JLL recapitalization on July 1, 2026, funding acquisitions and technology.
- CAI expanded Australia hiring in Melbourne and Brisbane during 2026.
- CAI grew past 850 employees worldwide, signaling sustained demand for CQV services.
What critics are saying
- JLL Partners owns CAI after July 1, 2026 recapitalization, forcing exit pressure.
- CAI depends on regulated-industry capital spending; project delays hit utilization fast.
- Integrated rivals like Jacobs and Thermo Fisher target the same validation and readiness work.
What makes CAI unique
- CAI specializes in CQV for FDA-regulated and mission-critical facilities since 1996.
- CAI spans life sciences, data centers, and process manufacturing across North America, Europe, Australia, Asia.
- CAI pairs consulting with turnkey partnerships like Fedegari for sterilization implementation.
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Benefits
100% Employee Owned
24 Days PTO/5 Sick days per year + Additional Holidays depending on Country
Medical / Dental / Vision (In accordance with each countries’ applicable regulations)
Professional Development (Approximately $5,000 paid career-related, continuing education)
ESOP/401k – 15% Company Contribution
Company Paid Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Parental Leave (In accordance with each countries’ applicable regulations)
Other Benefits Depending on Country
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