Global Senior Manager-Commissioning

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

Job description

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.