Commissioning Manager - HVAC/Thermal 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 : 

• Bachelor's 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.