Commissioning Manager

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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.

• 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.

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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.