Commissioning Manager

data4; Hessen; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DATA4 in Hanau, Germany, is seeking a skilled Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning of state-of-the-art data centre facilities. You will manage all commissioning activities, ensuring systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated to specification, in collaboration with engineering, construction and operations teams.

The role combines on-site leadership with occasional remote work (4 days on site, 1 day at home).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Several years of commissioning management experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems in data centres.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Languages: English fluent, German intermediate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning activities for data centre projects.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction and operations teams to achieve milestones.
• Develop commissioning plans, protocols, and schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors and vendors.
• Conduct site inspections and functional testing to ensure compliance with design specs.
• Provide training and support to operations staff on system functionality.
• Represent DATA4 in external project meetings and vendor discussions.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CCP Certification

Job description

DATA4'S MISSION

DATA4 creates Smart & Scalable digital facilities for our customers. Our network of highly connected, resilient and sustainable data center campuses underpins our customers’ digital growth in Europe.

DATA4 Group finances, designs, constructs and operates its own data centres. Delivered through our data centre campus model, we provide our customers with secure, scalable and high-performance data hosting solutions.

DATA4 VALUES

At DATA4 we are driven by our values. These are the core of everything we do – from the proactivity we show in delivering great outcomes for our clients, to the responsibility we show as a key contributor to the digital economy. Our three values are:

1. To be entrepreneurial – we are teams of doers who make things happen - with autonomy, energy and a sense of responsibility
2. To always take responsibility – for our impact on the people we work with, the society we are part of, and the environment in which we operate
3. To constantly be adaptable – our business is designed to adapt, answering not only today’s challenges, but also anticipating what’s coming next.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a skilled Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning process of our state-of-the-art data centre facilities. The Commissioning Manager will be responsible for managing all commissioning activities for new data centre projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to the specified requirements. This role will collaborate closely with engineering, construction, and operations teams to achieve project milestones and operational readiness.

Role location: Hanau.

Remote policy: 4 days on site / 1 day at home.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Commissioning Process Support:

• Assist in implementing the commissioning strategy at DATA4.
• Support the commissioning process for data centre projects, including systems such as electrical, mechanical, and BMS.
• Help develop and implement commissioning plans, protocols, and schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure timely and successful commissioning.
• Conduct site inspections and functional testing of systems to ensure compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the commissioning process.
• Ensure documentation is well prepared and maintained, including commissioning reports and system performance data.
• Provide training and support to operations staff on system functionality and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices throughout the commissioning process.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in commissioning practices and technologies.

Technical Expertise and Representation:

• Serve as a knowledgeable resource on commissioning aspects of data centres.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal stakeholders across various departments.
• Represent the company in external project meetings, discussions, and negotiations with vendors and consultants.
• Communicate clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring transparency and understanding.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvement in data centre mechanical systems and processes.
• Support the implementation of new technologies and best practices to enhance reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to identify areas for optimisation.

Customer Management:

• Represent DATA4 in front of our final customer regarding commissioning strategy, process, and projects.

Process Support:

• Assist in defining and updating the process, inputs, workflows, and outputs (templates, references, decisions, roles and responsibilities, sub-processes).
• Document the process at the operating level (operating manual).
• Describe digital needs, then requirements and their priority.
• Establish test steps to validate digital needs once delivered (follow up with defects up to resolution).
• Outline end-to-end test scenarios, execute and validate applying the process into a pilot.
  Participate in end-to-end tests performed at the solution level (e.g., when a new release needs to be tested).
• Listen to the process and to PM community/users (Voice of the Process, Voice of the User), identify improvement opportunities, and implement them.
• Communicate to Solution Manager process needs or effects at the solution level.

RESPONSIBILITES IN TERMS OF IMS CERTIFICATIONS

• H&S: Respect and enforce health and safety rules.
• Environment: Respect and enforce environmental policies.
• Information security: Respect and enforce information security policies
• Energy: Respect and enforce the policy of reducing energy consumption.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in commissioning management, preferably in data centre or critical facility environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems in data centres.
• Familiarity with building codes, standards, and regulations related to data centre operations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certification (e.g., Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)) is a plus
• Languages: English - fluent, German - intermediate level.