BMS Project Manager

Clear.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Manager to lead global commissioning activities for large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects. You will drive standardised strategies from planning through handover and act as the subject matter expert for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA systems.

The role requires 10+ years of commissioning/controls experience, with a strong data centre background, and proven leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. A PM certification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or similar) preferred
• 10+ years' experience in commissioning and/or controls engineering in complex infrastructure environments
• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable
• Experience across industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous
• Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover
• Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global controls commissioning activities across multiple live projects
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning through to handover
• Act as subject matter expert for BMS / BAS / EPMS / PLC / SCADA systems
• Ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance requirements
• Oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical plant and equipment
• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management
• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions
• Ensure adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO
• Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures
• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system start-up
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes
• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework
• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems
• Identify and mitigate risks across commissioning execution and system handover
• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics)

Job description

Clear. are currently supporting a leading global organisation within the mission-critical data centre sector in the search for a Senior Controls/BMS Manager Control to join their global function.

This is a senior-level appointment responsible for driving commissioning excellence across complex, large-scale infrastructure projects on a global basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support global controls commissioning activities across multiple live projects


• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0-L6)


• Act as subject matter expert for BMS / BAS / EPMS / PLC / SCADA systems


• Ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance requirements


• Oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical plant and equipment


• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management


• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions


• Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO


• Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments


• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures


• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system start-up


• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes


• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework


• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems


• Identify and mitigate risks across commissioning execution and system handover


• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required

Desired Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or similar) preferred


• 10+ years' experience in commissioning and/or controls engineering in complex infrastructure environments


• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable


• Experience across industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous


• Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment


• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover


• Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience)