Commissioning Manager (18-Month Contract)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Data Center Commissioning Manager in Hong Kong to lead commissioning for mission-critical data center projects, overseeing design review through integrated systems testing.

The role covers mechanical, electrical, controls, and life safety systems, with a focus on safety, reliability, and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will manage FAT, SAT, IST, develop commissioning plans, and mentor a team, ensuring timely project delivery and seamless turnover to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of commissioning experience in data centers or critical facilities.
• Experience commissioning complex infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, BMS, EPMS, and fire protection systems.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical facility operations and reliability concepts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities for data center projects across mechanical, electrical, controls, and life safety systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and reporting.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, and IST.
• Review design documents and identify operational, reliability, and maintainability risks.
• Track commissioning progress and manage issue resolution.
• Support operational readiness, turnover, and handover to facility operations teams.
• Lead and mentor commissioning personnel while driving safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Data center commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Building Services/Construction Management

Job description

Join a global organization where your contributions matter from day one.

* Hiring Now! To support Hyperscale Data Center Environment

* Contract Duration: 18-months

* Location: Hong Kong

About the Role

The Data Center Commissioning Manager will be leading the commissioning process for mission-critical data center projects. This role is responsible for overseeing commissioning activities from design review through integrated systems testing, ensuring all critical infrastructure systems operate safely, reliably, and in accordance with client requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Lead commissioning activities for data center projects, including mechanical, electrical, controls, and life safety systems.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, schedules, procedures, and reporting.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and integrated systems testing (IST).
• Review design documents and identify potential operational, reliability, and maintainability risks.
• Track commissioning progress, manage issue resolution, and ensure timely project completion.
• Support operational readiness, turnover, and handover to facility operations teams.
• Lead and mentor commissioning personnel while driving safety, quality, and compliance standards.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Building Services, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, critical facilities, MEP engineering, or data center project delivery.
• Experience commissioning complex infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, BMS, EPMS, and fire protection systems.
• Strong understanding of mission-critical facility operations and reliability concepts.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.