Job Description
Position Overview
The
Commissioning Manager
is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and managing the commissioning process for all data center systems to ensure they are installed, tested, and operate in full compliance with design intent, operational requirements, safety standards, and industry best practices. This role is critical in delivering a reliable, resilient, and fully operational data center.
Key Responsibilities
Commissioning Planning & Management
Develop and manage the
Commissioning Plan , procedures, schedules, and documentation for the data center project.
Define commissioning scope, roles, responsibilities, and testing strategies for all systems.
Coordinate commissioning activities across design, construction, vendors, and operations teams.
Systems Commissioning
Lead commissioning of
mission-critical systems , including:
Electrical systems (MV/LV, UPS, generators, ATS, STS, PDUs)
Mechanical systems (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling towers, pumps)
BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and monitoring systems
Fire detection & suppression systems
Security, access control, and ICT interfaces
Ensure systems are commissioned in line with
TIA-942, Uptime Institute, ASHRAE , and project-specific standards.
Testing & Validation
Plan and oversee
Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)
and
Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) .
Lead
Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
and
load bank testing .
Validate redundancy, failover scenarios, and emergency response sequences.
Ensure all test results are documented, reviewed, and approved.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure commissioning activities comply with
HSE requirements
and site safety rules.
Verify installations meet approved drawings, specifications, and codes.
Identify, track, and close commissioning defects, punch lists, and non-conformities.
Stakeholder Coordination
Act as the primary commissioning interface between:
Client / Owner
Design consultants
Contractors and vendors
Operations & facilities teams
Chair commissioning meetings and provide regular progress reports.
Handover & Documentation
Ensure delivery of complete
as-built drawings , O&M manuals, testing records, and commissioning reports.
Support
operational readiness
and
client training .
Lead final handover and support early operations / soft landing period.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering .
Minimum
8–12 years
experience in commissioning, with
data center or mission-critical facilities
strongly preferred.
Proven experience leading commissioning for
Tier III / Tier IV data centers .
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems integration.
Familiarity with international standards and best practices for data centers.
Skills & Competencies
Strong leadership and coordination skills.
Excellent problem-solving and risk management ability.
Ability to manage multiple contractors and complex interfaces.
Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on reliability and operational excellence.
Certifications (Preferred)
Uptime Institute ATD or Accredited Professional
Certified Commissioning Professional (CxP)
PMP or equivalent project management certification
