Commissioning Manager

NES Fircroft; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Commissioning Manager to lead the full commissioning process for a hyperscale data center project in Malaysia. You will plan, coordinate, test, and document commissioning activities across Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, Fire Protection, and CSA interfaces, ensuring readiness and reliability.

The role requires 6+ years in commissioning for large-scale construction, deep knowledge of data center systems, and strong leadership and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in commissioning management for large-scale construction projects.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project-wide commissioning plan, execution plan, schedule, and methodology.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across MEP, ELV, fire protection, CSA, and stakeholders.
• Review commissioning scripts, ITPs, FAT/SAT documentation and lead witness tests.
• Oversee IST and end-to-end validation of integrated systems.
• Prepare commissioning turnover packages and support client training and handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering

Job description

Role Summary

The Commissioning Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the full commissioning process for the hyperscale data center project, from planning through final handover. This includes overseeing commissioning strategy, schedules, procedures, testing requirements, documentation, and stakeholder coordination across all disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, ELV, Fire Protection, CSA interfaces).

The role ensures that all systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with client requirements, project specifications, and mission-critical performance standards. This position plays a pivotal role in validating system readiness, ensuring reliability, and overseeing the integrated commissioning activities required for a data center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the project-wide commissioning plan, execution plan, schedule, and methodology.
• Define commissioning requirements for all systems and ensure contractor compliance.
• Coordinate commissioning activities across MEP, ELV, fire protection, CSA, and all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure systems are commissioned in line with hyperscale data center requirements, redundancy strategies (N, N+1, 2N), and performance criteria.

Technical Oversight

• Review commissioning scripts, method statements, ITPs, T&C procedures, and FAT/SAT documentation submitted by contractors.
• Lead and witness commissioning tests including:
• HVAC, chilled water, and mechanical systems
• LV/MV electrical equipment, UPS, generators
• ELV/BMS/controls integration
• Fire protection and life safety systems
• Oversee integrated systems testing (IST), including scenario testing, failover, redundancy checks, and end-to-end validation.
• Chair commissioning meetings and coordinate commissioning interfaces between all vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure all stakeholders understand commissioning expectations, sequences, and milestones.
• Provide technical leadership in resolving commissioning-related issues and constraints.

Documentation & Quality Assurance

• Manage commissioning logs, test sheets, reports, punch lists, and handover documentation.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation meets client standards and is properly recorded, tagged, and archived.
• Oversee the closure of commissioning NCRs, issues, and punch-list items.

Handover & Client Interface

• Prepare commissioning turnover packages and ensure all systems meet operational readiness requirements.
• Support client training, O&M documentation, and final acceptance processes.
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in commissioning management for large-scale construction projects.
• Strong experience in mission-critical facilities (data center, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, industrial plants) is highly advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of commissioning workflows, technical requirements, and integrated systems testing.
• Familiarity with data center systems, redundancy strategies (N/N+1/2N), and operational reliability requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Malaysian nationals preferred; non-Malaysians must have valid work rights in Malaysia.
• Medically fit for active construction site work.