Senior Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre

Parsons Oman; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is searching for a Senior Commissioning Manager for a hyperscale data center project. This role involves developing and executing commissioning strategies, managing critical systems, and ensuring compliance with rigorous standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in commissioning management, particularly in mission-critical environments. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in commissioning management, 5+ years in mission-critical environments.
• Deep expertise in MEP systems and IST protocols.
• Proven experience in hyperscale data center commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commissioning plan.
• Oversee commissioning of all critical systems.
• Coordinate Integrated Systems Testing and validate redundancy scenarios.

Skills

Commissioning management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

MEP systems expertise

Operational readiness

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Commissioning software

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre to join our team!In this role, you will lead the end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution for all critical systems of a fast-track hyperscale data centre project. The project involves complex engineering systems, high utility demand, multiple contractor packages, and targets Uptime Institute Tier III/IV compliance, requiring rigorous commissioning protocols to ensure fault tolerance, maintainability, and operational resilience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and manage the commissioning plan aligned with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV requirements.
• Oversee commissioning of all critical systems including HV/LV electrical, cooling systems, BMS, fire protection, security, and ICT.
• Coordinate Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and ensure redundancy and failover scenarios are validated.
• Lead commissioning meetings, reporting cycles, and issue resolution across stakeholders.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation (scripts, logs, reports) meets audit and certification standards.
• Interface with design consultants, contractors, and client operations teams to ensure alignment.
• Support training and handover to facilities management and operations teams.
• Manage third-party commissioning agents and Tier certification processes.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• 10–15 years in commissioning management, with at least 5 years in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Deep expertise in MEP systems, IST protocols, and Tier certification processes.
• Proven experience in hyperscale data center commissioning and operational readiness.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering. Certifications from ASHRAE, NEBB, or BSRIA are highly desirable.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Experience with Uptime Institute Tier III/IV certified facilities.
• Familiarity with commissioning software and digital tools for test tracking and reporting.
• Ability to manage commissioning across multi-package, fast-track delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of operational risk, redundancy, and maintainability principles.

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