[THA] Senior Commissioning Mnager - Data Center
An established engineering and commissioning consultancy is seeking a Senior Commissioning Manager to lead the delivery of multiple commissioning projects. This leadership role combines project execution, operational management, commercial oversight, client relationship management, and team development. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while supporting business growth and developing high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary contact for clients and key project stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
- Lead project reviews, stakeholder meetings, and executive briefings.
- Oversee the successful delivery of multiple commissioning projects.
- Manage commissioning planning, testing activities, integrated systems testing, and project closeout.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation measures.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
- Manage project budgets, profitability, forecasting, and commercial performance.
- Support contract administration, variations, and claims management.
- Lead, mentor, and develop project managers, engineers, and site teams.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
- Act as the escalation point for client, project, and operational issues.
- Contribute to business development, account growth, and market expansion initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in commissioning, commissioning management, mission-critical facilities, data centres, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proven success leading client-facing project delivery teams.
- Strong commercial, financial, and project management capabilities.
- Experience managing project P&L and profitability.
- Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills.
- Experience hiring, developing, and managing technical teams.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
- PMP, CxA, CCP, LEED, or similar certifications are advantageous.
- Experience within data centre commissioning or mission-critical environments is preferred.
Consultant: Lisa Ong Li Xian (EA License No: R24123585)
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