Commissioning Manager

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) is assisting a leading PMC to recruit a Commissioning Manager for a major Data Centre project in Malaysia. You will oversee planning, design review, IST, and handover, ensuring systems are tested and operational.

Responsibilities include leading commissioning strategy, coordinating across MEP and specialist systems, managing contractors, and delivering on time with safety and quality. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in commissioning and/or project delivery.
• Proven experience commissioning large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and Data Centre infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with testing, commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall commissioning strategy and delivery for the Data Centre project.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across MEP, CSA and specialist Data Centre systems.
• Review design and technical documentation to ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated.
• Manage T&C contractors, consultants and specialist vendors.
• Oversee pre-functional checks, testing, commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Ensure commissioning activities are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical, interface and commissioning issues.
• Coordinate closely with construction, design, project controls and client teams.
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure testing records, O&M information and handover requirements are completed.
• Represent the PMC during commissioning meetings and client discussions.
• Support final handover and operational readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Client-facing

MEP systems knowledge

Data Centre infrastructure

Education

Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Location: Malaysia | Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical | Leading PMC

About the Role

Our client, a leading PMC, is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning and testing activities for a major Data Centre project in Malaysia.

The successful candidate will lead the commissioning process from planning and design review through testing, commissioning, Integrated Systems Testing and final handover, ensuring all systems are fully tested and operational in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall commissioning strategy and delivery for the Data Centre project.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across MEP, CSA and specialist Data Centre systems.
• Review design and technical documentation to ensure commissioning requirements are incorporated.
• Manage T&C contractors, consultants and specialist vendors.
• Oversee pre-functional checks, testing, commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Ensure commissioning activities are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Identify and resolve technical, interface and commissioning issues.
• Coordinate closely with construction, design, project controls and client teams.
• Monitor commissioning progress and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure testing records, O&M information and handover requirements are completed.
• Represent the PMC during commissioning meetings and client discussions.
• Support final handover and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in commissioning and/or project delivery.
• Proven experience commissioning large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and Data Centre infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with testing, commissioning and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Experience managing commissioning contractors, consultants and specialist vendors.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes from design through handover.
• Previous PMC, consultancy, client-side or developer experience highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Data Centre / mission-critical commissioning experience is essential.