Commissioning Manager - Design and Construction

Equinix Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Commissioning Lead to plan and coordinate the commissioning for large-scale greenfield and retrofit data centers.

You will develop testing procedures, manage cross-functional teams, liaise with customers and contractors, and drive readiness for sales milestones.

The role requires 7+ years in data center commissioning, 3+ years of leadership, and a BEng in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred.
• 3+ years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements multi-facility commissioning plans and schedules.
• Interacts with customers and internal teams to report progress and readiness dates.
• Manages vendor relationships and external resources for commissioning activities.
• Develops test procedures and reporting to optimize building operations.

Skills

Data center commissioning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and coordinating of the commissioning for large-scale greenfield data centers and retrofit live data centers.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Creates and implements multi-facility, standards-based commissioning plans and schedules
• Provides input and suggestions on new and existing Critical Environment Programs
• Communicates effectively with both business operations and construction managers
• Responsible for regional, short- to medium-term pipeline management to inform resource planning
• Liaises with internal construction managers and external general contractors on the planning and execution of all commissioning activities
• Maintains commissioning logs, equipment checklist, and other tools to track commissioning projects
• Responsible to the construction project manager for input into the project budget for all commissioning activities
• Develops electrical and mechanical Functional Performance Test procedures and Factory Acceptance Test Procedures

Customer Interface

• Issues customer-facing reports
• Interacts with and presents to key customers on progress against commissioning plans and achievement of Ready for Sales (RFS) dates
• Acts as point of contact for customer escalations throughout the commissioning process

Process Management

• Follows all commissioning processes and escalates any potential improvements to senior management
• Develops standardized schedules and commissioning scopes based on specific customer contract requirements

Reporting

• Responsible for all internal and external progress reporting for all projects during the commissioning phase, in coordination with construction project manager
• Prepares commissioning test procedures and reports
• Writes comprehensive reports that include recommendations for optimizing building operations, functional checklists, list of deficiencies, equipment operation and maintenance manuals
• Responsible for collating historical data regarding specific equipment startup and testing challenges and reporting back to all Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment vendors
• Provides input into data analytics/metrics reporting

Vendor Management

• Undertakes quarterly business reviews with vendors to review performance and ways to improve interaction
• Responsible for production of project-specific commissioning RFPs and responding to bid clarifications
• Responsible for leveling and recommending commissioning consultant award
• Leads and manages external resources
• Schedules and directs periodic commissioning meetings
• Determines vendor KPIs and conducts lessons learned reviews

Qualifications

• 7+ years of data center commissioning experience preferred
• 3+ years leadership experience in a mission-critical environment preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering preferred

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.