Commissioning Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative Yearly Bonus

Pension

Global Position

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Commissioning Manager to lead commissioning across global, mission-critical data centre projects.

You will drive standardised strategies from planning through handover (L0–L6), act as SME for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA, and align design intent with operational performance while coordinating multi-discipline teams. This senior role requires 10+ years in commissioning/controls, an engineering degree, and proven leadership in matrix environments.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (Electrical/Mechanical/Control).
• 10+ years in commissioning/controls engineering for large-scale infra.
• Experience with data centres or mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.
• Proven leadership of commissioning teams in matrix environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead global controls commissioning across multiple live projects.
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies (planning to handover).
• Act as SME for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA systems.
• Ensure design intent aligns with operational performance requirements.
• Oversee system integration of mechanical and electrical plant.
• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tagging.
• Lead validation workshops and system completion sessions.
• Ensure safety systems compliance (PTW, SSOW, LOTO).
• Manage vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments.
• Develop and review commissioning documents, test scripts, procedures.
• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, startup.
• Manage punch lists, defects, and structured close-out processes.
• Support QA/QC for quality-led commissioning and minimal rework.
• Drive data-led decisions using commissioning tracking systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks across execution and handover.
• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and stakeholders as needed.

Skills

Controls commissioning leadership

BMS / BAS / EPMS expertise

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Safety compliance

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Control)

Job description

• Lucrative Yearly Bonus
• Pension
• Global Position

The Opportunity

Clear. are currently supporting a leading global organisation within the mission-critical data centre sector in the search for a Senior Controls/BMS Commissioning Manager 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)

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