Commissioning Manager

Commissioning Manager - Industrial and Data Center Projects Join to apply for the Commissioning Manager - Industrial and Data Center Projects role at Turner & Townsend. Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., with partners holding a significant minority interest. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com. Job Description We are seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead planning, execution, and validation activities for electrical and mechanical systems in mission‑critical data center construction projects. This role ensures that all systems are commissioned to meet industry standards, client expectations, and performance goals for full operational readiness. Responsibilities Commissioning Planning and Execution Develop, review, and implement Commissioning Plans, Procedures, and Schedules tailored to high‑density infrastructure projects. Oversee commissioning inspections, testing, and validations of power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and other facility‑critical assets. Manage and close RFI (Request for Information) workflows related to commissioning scope. Document commissioning findings, non‑conformance issues, and resolutions with precision and compliance traceability. Coordination and Communication Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and vendors, ensuring commissioning activities align with project specifications and milestones. Provide technical support and clear guidance to cross‑functional teams during pre‑commissioning and commissioning phases. Actively participate in project meetings and regularly report on commissioning status and readiness. Quality Assurance and Control Ensure full compliance of commissioning processes with local and international standards, client‑specific protocols, and safety guidelines. Witness and validate site tests, perform audits, and resolve field discrepancies that impact performance and handover quality. Risk Management Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks during the commissioning lifecycle. Track and report on risk mitigation strategies and outcomes across all relevant systems. Documentation and Reporting Prepare and maintain full commissioning documentation including: Sequence of Energization Plans Inspection and Test Reports Functional Test Scripts Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Field Witness Testing (FWT) reports. Ensure all deliverables meet project turnover requirements and are approved by the appropriate stakeholders. Schedule Monitoring Oversee commissioning timelines against project execution schedules. Monitor equipment delivery milestones and readiness for energization and integration. Qualifications Proven experience in commissioning management for electrical systems, ideally in data center or high‑tech industrial facilities. Strong background in technical analysis and hands‑on validation of critical infrastructure systems. Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic, or related field. Proficiency in commissioning documentation, scheduling tools, and industry‑standard test procedures. Fluent in Spanish and English, with effective technical communication skills. Experience preparing commissioning documentation for design‑build environments is highly desirable. Equal Opportunity and Recruitment Policy Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. For more information about us, please visit www.turnerandtownsend.com. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Project Management Industries Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr