Summary
Damac Properties is hiring a Global Senior Commissioning Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE, leading commissioning operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The role covers end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution for large-scale, mission-critical data centers, including FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, performance validation, and client handover. Responsibilities include establishing commissioning processes and quality standards, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and coordinating with operations and facilities teams. Applicants should have 20+ years of relevant commissioning experience and expertise in MEP and power systems, testing, BIM, digital twins, and performance analytics.
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We are seeking a Global Senior Commissioning Manager to be based in Dubai, UAE, with responsibility for commissioning operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. This is a unique opportunity to lead the commissioning and startup of large-scale, mission-critical data center facilities, ensuring performance validation, operational readiness, and compliance with global industry standards.
Key Accountabilities:
- Lead end-to-end data center commissioning strategy and execution.
- Manage FAT, SAT, functional testing, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Ensure seamless integration of MEP, electrical, controls, and IT systems.
- Establish commissioning processes, documentation, and quality standards.
- Drive compliance with Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, ISO, NFPA, and IEEE standards.
- Oversee client handover and operational readiness.
- Validate system reliability through redundancy, failover, and performance testing.
- Identify risks, resolve system issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with operations and facilities teams for smooth transition to live operations.
- Leverage BIM, automation, and AI-driven analytics to enhance commissioning performance.
Qualification & Experience:
- 20+ years of experience in commissioning data center, industrial, or mission-critical MEP and power systems.
- Proven leadership in end-to-end commissioning strategies for large-scale, high-availability infrastructure.
- Strong expertise in integrated systems testing (IST), factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).
- Deep understanding of MEP commissioning, critical cooling, power distribution, and automation systems.
- Experience with Uptime Institute Tier Certifications, TIA-942, ASHRAE, NFPA 70E, and global commissioning standards.
- Hands-on experience in load bank testing, thermal performance validation, and power continuity analysis.
- Strong leadership in cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and operational readiness.
- Proficiency in BIM, digital twin technology, real-time commissioning dashboards, and AI-driven performance analytics.