Commissioning Manager

g2 Recruitment; Oberösterreich; On-site; EUR 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on a major hyperscale data centre project in Upper Austria. You will own the commissioning process from early planning through to integrated systems testing and handover, working closely with the client, main contractor and MEP subcontractors.

The role covers Levels 1 to 5 commissioning, planning, scheduling, and coordinating testing across electrical and mechanical systems, with German language

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on hyperscale or large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong knowledge of critical power and cooling systems and Level 1 to 5 commissioning.
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering (degree or equivalent trade qualification).
• Experience with commissioning platforms (Cx Alloy, BIM 360, Procore).
• Fluent English; German is a strong advantage.
• Eligibility to work in the EU.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full commissioning process across Levels 1 to 5, from factory witness testing through to integrated systems testing (IST).
• Develop and maintain the commissioning plan, schedule and test scripts in line with client requirements and project milestones.
• Coordinate MEP contractors, vendors and the commissioning agent to ensure testing is completed safely, on time and to specification.
• Oversee testing of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including MV/LV switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH units and BMS/EPMS.
• Track and close out punch list items, defects and open issues, and report progress to the client and project leadership.
• Manage commissioning documentation, turnover packages and handover to operations, ensuring alignment with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Project management

Data centre commissioning

English proficiency

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering degree

Tools

Cx Alloy

BIM 360

Procore

Job description

Location: Linz-Land, Austria

Contract: 12 months, freelance

Rate: Negotiable

Start: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning activities on a major hyperscale data centre project in Upper Austria. You will own the commissioning process from early planning through to integrated systems testing and handover, working closely with the client, main contractor and MEP subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full commissioning process across Levels 1 to 5, from factory witness testing through to integrated systems testing (IST)
• Develop and maintain the commissioning plan, schedule and test scripts in line with client requirements and project milestones
• Coordinate MEP contractors, vendors and the commissioning agent to make sure testing is completed safely, on time and to specification
• Oversee testing of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including MV/LV switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH units and BMS/EPMS
• Track and close out punch list items, defects and open issues, and report progress to the client and project leadership
• Manage commissioning documentation, turnover packages and handover to operations, making sure everything is in line with quality and safety standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on hyperscale or large-scale data centre projects
• Strong knowledge of critical power and cooling systems and Level 1 to 5 commissioning
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering (degree or equivalent trade qualification)
• Experience working with commissioning management platforms (e.g. Cx Alloy, BIM 360, Procore)
• Fluent English; German is a strong advantage
• Eligibility to work in the EU

What's on Offer

• 12-month contract on a flagship hyperscale data centre project
• Strong chance of extension and follow-on work on future phases
• The chance to lead commissioning on one of Austria’s most high-profile construction projects