Manager - Testing and Commissioning

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Riyadh is seeking a Manager – Testing and Commissioning to lead the full commissioning lifecycle across airfield, terminal, and building systems on a major infrastructure project.

You will coordinate multi‑discipline teams including MEP, ICT, SCADA and life‑safety systems, drive testing from planning to handover, and ensure safety, quality, and operational readiness for live operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in testing and commissioning management for large-scale infrastructure, aviation, MEP-intensive, or mission-critical projects.
• Strong experience in airports, airfield projects, data centers, hospitals, transport infrastructure, or other complex operational environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement the Testing and Commissioning Management Plan in alignment with project delivery strategy, safety requirements, construction progress, and operational readiness objectives.
• Define system boundaries, commissioning sequences, interface points, testing stages, milestone criteria, and handover requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities across MEP, ICT, SCADA, BMS, life safety, utilities, fuel systems, airfield lighting, HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, water networks, and IT infrastructure.
• Work closely with design, construction, QA/QC, project controls, contractors, consultants, vendors, airport operators, and authorities to align commissioning activities with construction schedules and handover dates.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning documentation, including method statements, inspection and test plans, test scripts, checklists, test records, and system turnover packages.
• Lead functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, third‑party verification, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and final system commissioning.
• Serve as the main coordination point for all testing and commissioning matters involving contractors, specialist subcontractors, OEMs, consultants, suppliers, client representatives, and operational stakeholders.
• Promote a disciplined commissioning culture focused on safety, quality, traceability, operational reliability, and timely project close‑out.

Skills

Testing and commissioning management

Airfield development projects

Aviation infrastructure

MEP commissioning

Integrated systems testing

Functional performance testing

Factory acceptance testing

Site acceptance testing

Operational readiness

ORAT coordination

SCADA integration

BMS commissioning

HVAC systems

Electrical distribution

Fire protection systems

Life safety systems

Airfield lighting

Water networks

IT infrastructure

System turnover packages

O&M manuals

As‑built documentation

Commissioning checklists

Method statements

Risk assessments

Safe energization

Live testing procedures

Non‑conformance management

BIM360

Aconex

MS Project

ASHRAE Guideline 0

CxA

PMP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

BIM360

Aconex

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Manager – Testing and Commissioning

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Function: Project Management

Experience: Minimum 15 years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function: Project Management

Salary: 45,000-55,000 SAR (estimated; final offer to be confirmed)

Role Context

The Manager – Testing and Commissioning will provide project-level leadership for the full commissioning lifecycle, from planning and sequencing through integrated testing, system turnover, documentation close‑out, and operational readiness support. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex airfield, terminal, building services, utility, and technology systems are safely tested, properly verified, and handed over in line with client requirements, safety standards, project specifications, and live operations expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and implement the Testing and Commissioning Management Plan in alignment with project delivery strategy, safety requirements, construction progress, and operational readiness objectives.
• Define system boundaries, commissioning sequences, interface points, testing stages, milestone criteria, and handover requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning activities across MEP, ICT, SCADA, BMS, life safety, utilities, fuel systems, airfield lighting, HVAC, electrical distribution, fire protection, water networks, and IT infrastructure.
• Work closely with design, construction, QA/QC, project controls, contractors, consultants, vendors, airport operators, and authorities to align commissioning activities with construction schedules and handover dates.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of commissioning documentation, including method statements, inspection and test plans, test scripts, checklists, test records, and system turnover packages.
• Lead functional performance testing, integrated systems testing, third‑party verification, factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and final system commissioning.
• Serve as the main coordination point for all testing and commissioning matters involving contractors, specialist subcontractors, OEMs, consultants, suppliers, client representatives, and operational stakeholders.
• Facilitate technical interface alignment between building systems, landside assets, airside infrastructure, terminal facilities, utility networks, and airport operational teams.
• Review commissioning readiness, identify constraints, track dependencies, and ensure required resources, documentation, permits, access, and safety controls are available before testing begins.
• Validate system turnover packages, commissioning records, as‑built data, asset information, training records, test certificates, and O&M manuals before submission for acceptance.
• Support operational readiness, airport transfer planning, ORAT activities, user training, transition planning, and preparation for live operations.
• Monitor safe energization, live testing, system integration, lockout requirements, risk assessments, and method statement compliance during commissioning works.
• Identify non‑conformances, commissioning defects, incomplete works, and interface issues, then coordinate corrective actions with responsible parties.
• Maintain progress reporting for commissioning status, open issues, test completion, documentation readiness, stakeholder approvals, and final handover milestones.
• Promote a disciplined commissioning culture focused on safety, quality, traceability, operational reliability, and timely project close‑out.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in testing and commissioning management for large‑scale infrastructure, aviation, MEP‑intensive, or mission‑critical projects.
• Strong experience in airports, airfield projects, data centers, hospitals, transport infrastructure, or other complex operational environments is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, life safety, controls, utilities, building automation, ICT, and integrated infrastructure systems.
• Practical knowledge of commissioning frameworks and recognized standards such as CxA, LEED, ISO, ASHRAE Guideline 0, or equivalent commissioning practices.
• Proven ability to lead integrated testing across complex multi‑system environments with multiple contractors, vendors, consultants, and operational interfaces.
• Experience with aviation or airfield systems, including airside infrastructure, terminal interfaces, operational readiness, SCADA integration, and mission‑critical assets.
• Skilled in reviewing technical documentation, method statements, commissioning procedures, test scripts, checklists, closeout documents, and handover records.
• Proficiency with MS Project, commissioning software, BIM360, Aconex, commissioning tracking platforms, and project documentation systems.
• Professional certification such as CxA, Certified Commissioning Authority, PMP, or an equivalent credential is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coordination, stakeholder management, communication, reporting, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage pressure, resolve technical interface issues, and maintain commissioning progress in a fast‑moving project environment.
• Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.

Skills Set

• Testing and commissioning management
• Airfield development projects
• Aviation infrastructure
• MEP commissioning
• Integrated systems testing
• Functional performance testing
• Factory acceptance testing
• Site acceptance testing
• Operational readiness
• ORAT coordination
• SCADA integration
• BMS commissioning
• HVAC systems
• Electrical distribution
• Fire protection systems
• Life safety systems
• Fuel systems
• Airfield lighting
• Water networks
• IT infrastructure
• System turnover packages
• O&M manuals
• As‑built documentation
• Commissioning checklists
• Method statements
• Risk assessments
• Safe energization
• Live testing procedures
• Non‑conformance management
• BIM360
• Aconex
• MS Project
• ASHRAE Guideline0
• CxA
• PMP

Why Join Us

This role offers the chance to lead critical testing and commissioning activities on a high‑profile aviation infrastructure project in Riyadh. The position gives experienced commissioning professionals exposure to complex airfield systems, integrated MEP environments, operational readiness planning, and major project handover activities. Parsons Corporation provides a strong platform for technical leadership, long‑term career growth, multidisciplinary collaboration, and involvement in infrastructure projects that support Saudi Arabia's expanding transport and aviation sector.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, program management, and infrastructure solutions company supporting major transport, aviation, urban development, utilities, defense, and smart infrastructure projects. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons contributes to large‑scale national development programs by delivering technical expertise, project management, construction supervision, digital delivery, quality oversight, and commissioning support for complex infrastructure environments.