Commissioning Program Lead — Multi-Trade IST & Handover

CSI Global; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

CSI Global seeks a Commissioning Manager to own the end-to-end commissioning program for large-scale projects in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams (MEP, ELV, BMS, power) to ensure safe, SBC-compliant handover with auditable documentation.

You will lead IST execution, drive schedule adherence, and coordinate with authorities (Civil Defense, SEC) to meet project milestones. Strong documentation and HSE integration are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years total experience with 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary commissioning on mid-to-large facilities.
• Proven IST leadership and cross-trade coordination; strong document control discipline.
• Working knowledge of SBC, NFPA (72/101), IEC/BS EN, ASHRAE/SMACNA, IPC, TIA/BICSI; Civil Defense interface experience in KSA.
• Risk-based scheduling and recovery planning; crisp stakeholder communication.
• HSE integration with PTW/LOTO; familiarity with RAMS and energization safety.

Responsibilities

• Cx governance and plan: Author and maintain the Commissioning Plan, RACI, gate criteria (L0→L4), readiness checklists (construction, pre-functional, functional).
• Schedule & Coordination: Build the Commissioning Master Schedule aligned to the construction baseline; lock test windows; chair weekly Cx meetings.
• Documentation System: Standardize ITPs, test packs, pre-functional checklists (PFCs), method statements, CAT; enforce version control and traceability.
• Integrated Testing (IST): Lead IST planning & execution across HVAC/TAB, ELV, BMS & power; capture evidence and close comments.
• Quality & Compliance: Verify readiness against codes; manage NCR/RFI closure; ensure LOTO/PTW interfaces with HSE.
• Authority/3rd-party: Engage with Civil Defense, SEC/National Grid SA; ensure evidence meets local acceptance norms.
• Handover Dossier: Own O&M/training plans, spares/warranties, as-builts, trend reports; secure signoffs.
• Reporting & KPIs: Weekly Cx dashboards; risk burn-down; punch list aging; IST pass rates.

Skills

IST leadership

Cross-trade coordination

Document control

HSE integration

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Cx management platforms

Digital snagging tools

Data logging

Job description

CSI Global seeks a Commissioning Manager to own the end-to-end commissioning program for large-scale projects in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams (MEP, ELV, BMS, power) to ensure safe, SBC-compliant handover with auditable documentation.

You will lead IST execution, drive schedule adherence, and coordinate with authorities (Civil Defense, SEC) to meet project milestones. Strong documentation and HSE integration are essential.