Global Senior Manager-Commissioning

Damac Properties; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Damac Properties seeks a Global Senior Commissioning Manager based in Dubai to lead commissioning and startup of large-scale data center facilities across Asia, Europe, and North America.

You will oversee FAT, SAT, IST, and seamless integration of MEP, electrical, controls and IT systems, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with global standards. Strong leadership and BIM/digital twin expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• IST, FAT and SAT across data center projects.
• MEP commissioning, critical cooling, power distribution and automation.
• Experience with Uptime Institute Tier Certifications and international standards.
• Load bank testing, thermal validation and power continuity analysis.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and operational readiness.
• Proficiency with BIM, digital twin tech and AI-driven performance analytics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IST/FAT/SAT

MEP commissioning

Uptime Institute standards

BIM

Digital Twin

AI analytics

Leadership

Risk mitigation

Automation systems

Operational readiness

Tools

BIM software

Digital twin platforms

AI dashboards

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.

• 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

• 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.