Senior Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Senior Commissioning Manager – Hyperscale Data Centre to lead the end-to-end commissioning strategy and execution for all critical systems of a fast-track hyperscale data centre project located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This complex project involves high utility demand and multiple contractor packages, aiming for Uptime Institute Tier III/IV compliance. The role requires rigorous commissioning protocols to ensure fault tolerance, maintainability, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 validate redundancy and failover scenarios.
• 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.

Required Skills:

• 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.

Desired Skills:

• 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.

Work Conditions:

• Full-time position, on-site.