Senior Global Data Center Commissioning Lead

Xircle Talent; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning program for data center projects, ensuring delivery aligns with client and company expectations. You will develop strategies, oversee critical system validation, and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Responsibilities include representing the client, managing reports, reviewing designs and test results, coordinating with vendors and operations, and ensuring compliance with industry codes.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of data center experience in MEP/building services, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Familiarity with key international hyperscaler testing and commissioning requirements and processes.

Responsibilities

• Represent the client as Commissioning Manager for projects.
• Provide monthly and close-out project reports to Project Directors and Project Managers.
• Ensure technical service delivery meets client and company expectations.
• Manage technical report compilation and status report submissions, including progress updates.
• Appraise design, shop drawings, specifications, and project documents for commissioning.
• Conduct progressive site inspections to identify commissioning-related concerns.
• Witness and review contractor's testing and commissioning results for compliance.
• Ensure works adhere to company procedures and industry codes.
• Oversee and review deliverables produced by subordinates.
• Assist in developing and implementing the global commissioning program, ensuring quality and compliance across data center projects.
• Develop and implement comprehensive commissioning strategies and methodologies aligned with industry best practices.
• Lead the commissioning program across multiple regional data center projects, coordinating with construction teams, vendors, and operations.
• Create and manage detailed commissioning schedules integrated with overall project timelines.
• Oversee testing and validation of critical systems (power distribution, cooling, fire protection, security, IT infrastructure).
• Review and approve commissioning plans, test scripts, and completion documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks to commissioning completion and facility handover.
• Manage commissioning resources, including internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Establish quality control processes to verify systems meet design and operational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of commissioning practices and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Quality assurance

Communication

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Project

Job description

Xircle Talent in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning program for data center projects, ensuring delivery aligns with client and company expectations. You will develop strategies, oversee critical system validation, and drive continuous improvement across teams.

Responsibilities include representing the client, managing reports, reviewing designs and test results, coordinating with vendors and operations, and ensuring compliance with industry codes.