Global Senior Data Center Commissioning Lead

Damac Properties; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Damac Properties seeks a Global Senior Commissioning Manager based in Dubai, UAE, responsible for commissioning across Asia, Europe, and North America. You will lead the commissioning and startup of large-scale data center facilities, ensuring performance validation, operational readiness, and compliance with global standards.

Key activities include leading end-to-end commissioning strategy, coordinating FAT/SAT/IST, integrating MEP, electrical, controls, and IT systems, and driving adherence to

Qualifications

• 20+ years in data center commissioning or mission-critical MEP/power systems.
• Proven leadership in end-to-end commissioning programs for large-scale infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of IST, FAT, SAT, and site acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data center commissioning strategy and execution.
• Manage FAT, SAT, IST.
• Ensure seamless integration of MEP, electrical, controls, and IT systems.
• Establish commissioning processes, documentation, and quality standards.
• Drive compliance with global standards (Uptime Institute, TIA-942, ASHRAE, ISO, NFPA, IEEE).
• Oversee client handover and operational readiness.
• Validate system reliability through redundancy and performance testing.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations and facilities for live transition to operation.
• Leverage BIM, automation, and AI-driven analytics to enhance performance.

Skills

Commissioning leadership

IST/FAT/SAT testing

MEP and power systems

Global standards knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Load bank & performance testing

AI analytics

Tools

BIM

Digital twin

AI analytics tools

Job description

Damac Properties seeks a Global Senior Commissioning Manager based in Dubai, UAE, responsible for commissioning across Asia, Europe, and North America. You will lead the commissioning and startup of large-scale data center facilities, ensuring performance validation, operational readiness, and compliance with global standards.

Key activities include leading end-to-end commissioning strategy, coordinating FAT/SAT/IST, integrating MEP, electrical, controls, and IT systems, and driving adherence to