Design & Construction Commissioning Lead - APAC (Data Centres)
On-siteSingapore, Singapore
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end commissioning activities for mission-critical data centre projects, including Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, and BMS systems across APAC. Manage commissioning planning, execution, scheduling, documentation, and system turnover to operations or client teams while coordinating with construction, design, vendors, and contractors to ensure milestones are achieved. Review and approve commissioning procedures, test scripts, method statements, and integrated systems testing protocols to drive compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. Oversee functional testing of critical MEP infrastructure such as UPS, generators, chillers, and control systems, identifying technical issues and managing troubleshooting for timely resolution. Track commissioning progress, risks, and reporting metrics, providing regular updates to project leadership and clients while ensuring adherence to global EHS policies and regulatory compliance. Support site acceptance testing, client witnessing activities, and final handover for live operational environments, coaching project teams and refining commissioning procedures to align with DCI roadmaps.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree/Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Technology, Computer Science or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Data Centre facility construction and commissioning
- strong background utilizing electrical and mechanical test equipment
- Proficiency with project/document platforms (e.g., Aconex, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, SharePoint) and strong documentation management skills
- Proven track record of developing Commissioning Test Scripts and Method Statements referencing to known Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning protocols standards
- Self-motivated
- Adaptable
- Good communication skills
- Experienced in leading multi-discipline teams to deliver projects
- Be disciplined manager assigning and reviewing tasks
- Able to travel occasionally (around 30%-40% of time)
Desired Qualifications
- PMP/Prince2 or construction/engineering qualification is an advantage
- Experiences working in different countries / regional exposure is an advantage
- High-density / AI-ready delivery exposure (accelerated fit-outs, constrained power/cooling, tight commissioning windows) is an advantage
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