Data Center Commissioning Lead – Scheduling & Readiness

GerTEK Project Management and Technical Services; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GerTEK Project Management and Technical Services is seeking a Commissioning Lead to drive execution and on-time handover of hyperscale data centre projects. The role emphasizes master scheduling, milestone tracking, and IST across Levels 0–5, coordinating with clients, main contractors, and vendors to ensure readiness and budget adherence.

You will manage multi-discipline teams, optimize FAT/SAT/IST windows, monitor critical paths, and deliver detailed progress dashboards for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Project Management.
• 5+ years leading commissioning on hyperscale or large data centre projects.
• Proven scheduling with Primavera P6 or MS Project; digital commissioning platforms (BIM 360, ACC).
• Strong understanding of MEP, BMS/EPMS, and life-safety testing sequences.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with multi-vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain baseline commissioning schedules across all project phases (Level 0-5 IST).
• Monitor critical path activities and mitigate timeline risks.
• Coordinate testing windows (FAT, SAT, IST) and resource planning.
• Lead milestone reviews, look-ahead meetings, and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, documentation, and punch list resolution for handover dates.

Skills

Scheduling & leadership

Coordination across multi-discipline

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

BIM 360

ACC

Job description

GerTEK Project Management and Technical Services is seeking a Commissioning Lead to drive execution and on-time handover of hyperscale data centre projects. The role emphasizes master scheduling, milestone tracking, and IST across Levels 0–5, coordinating with clients, main contractors, and vendors to ensure readiness and budget adherence.

You will manage multi-discipline teams, optimize FAT/SAT/IST windows, monitor critical paths, and deliver detailed progress dashboards for senior leadership.