Data Centre Commissioning Lead – Mission Critical

HDR, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager for data centres and mission critical projects in Australia, with the role based in Melbourne or Brisbane. You will lead complex commissioning, liaise with clients, and mentor the growing commissioning team.

This senior position combines technical commissioning with project leadership, focusing on Level 0-6 commissioning, testing, and delivery excellence while promoting safety and quality across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commissioning on complex projects, preferably data centres.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor others.
• FWT/FAT experience and client/stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commissioning projects and act as escalation point across projects.
• Act as primary client contact and provide advice on commissioning strategies, scopes, programmes, and testing.
• Lead commissioning planning, documentation, contractor and vendor reviews, factory witness testing and project handover.
• Oversee Level 0-6 commissioning requirements, including Level 4 Functional Performance Testing and Level 5 Integrated Systems Testing.
• Manage project programmes, resources, fee performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to tenders, positioning and business development.
• Lead, mentor and develop commissioning professionals.
• Champion safety, quality and continuous improvement across commissioning activities.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Mentoring others

Data centre knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Green Star AP/LEED/CSA or LEED Associate

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager for data centres and mission critical projects in Australia, with the role based in Melbourne or Brisbane. You will lead complex commissioning, liaise with clients, and mentor the growing commissioning team.

This senior position combines technical commissioning with project leadership, focusing on Level 0-6 commissioning, testing, and delivery excellence while promoting safety and quality across projects.