Manager – Commissioning (Data Center)

Role Purpose

The Manager Commissioning (Data Center) will be responsible for independently managing and executing commissioning, inspection, testing, and certification activities for data center projects on behalf of clients, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Owners Engineer / TPI authority for data center commissioning projects.
• Plan, manage, and execute commissioning activities across multiple client sites.
• Review design documents, specifications, drawings, method statements, and test procedures.
• Witness and validate commissioning of critical MEP systems including:
• Electrical systems: HT/LT panels, transformers, UPS, DG sets, STS, PDUs
• Mechanical systems: Chillers, HVAC, AHU, CRAH, cooling plants
• Fire detection & suppression systems
• BMS / IBMS / EMS systems
• Lead and witness FAT, SAT, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, and IST activities.
• Ensure compliance with international standards such as Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, IEC, IEEE.
• Identify non-conformities, issue inspection reports, and ensure corrective action closure.
• Coordinate with clients, EPC contractors, OEMs, and consultants.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to HSE and quality standards.
• Prepare commissioning reports, compliance certificates, and final handover documentation.
• Support clients during audits, certifications, and operational readiness reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).

Experience

• 1215 years of experience in commissioning, inspection, or TPI services.
• Minimum 57 years of direct experience in data center commissioning.
• Strong exposure to Tier III / Tier IV data center projects.
• Experience working with TPI / Inspection / Certification organizations is mandatory.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in data center MEP systems.
• Independent inspection and reporting mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder, client, and vendor coordination skills.
• Strong documentation, auditing, and reporting capabilities.
• Willingness to travel across project locations.