Commissioning Manager

MRG Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

MRG Global is seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to oversee commissioning and testing for a major Data Centre project in Malaysia. You will lead the commissioning process from planning and design review through IST and final handover, ensuring all systems are fully tested and operational per project requirements.

The role requires a degree in Engineering and 10+ years in commissioning with large Data Centre experience, strong MEP knowledge, and proven leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in commissioning or project delivery.
• Proven experience on large-scale Data Centre or mission-critical projects.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and Data Centre infrastructure.
• Experience with testing, commissioning and IST.
• Experience managing commissioning contractors, consultants and vendors.
• PMC/consultancy/client-side/developer experience desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning strategy and delivery for the Data Centre project.
• Develop and manage commissioning plans, programmes, procedures and documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning across MEP, CSA and Data Centre systems.
• Review design and technical docs to include commissioning requirements.
• Oversee pre-functional checks, testing, IST and handover.
• Ensure safety, programme adherence and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to senior stakeholders.
• Represent PMC in commissioning meetings and client discussions.
• Support final handover and operational readiness.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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.