Global Controls & BMS Lead: Commissioning Excellence

Clear.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Manager to lead global commissioning activities across large-scale infrastructure projects. The role focuses on developing standardised strategies and ensuring alignment between design intent and operational performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commissioning/controls engineering, with a strong background in data centres and experience leading teams in matrix environments. Strong PM and safety process knowledge are essential.

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.

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 safety systems compliance including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO.
• Manage vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments.
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures.
• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point 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.

Skills

Controls engineering

BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA

Project leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA platforms

Commissioning tools

Job description

Clear. is seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Manager to lead global commissioning activities across large-scale infrastructure projects. The role focuses on developing standardised strategies and ensuring alignment between design intent and operational performance.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in commissioning/controls engineering, with a strong background in data centres and experience leading teams in matrix environments. Strong PM and safety process knowledge are essential.