Assistant Commissioning Director

3 days ago


Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia SM2 Consulting Full time

Our client is a global data center provider with over 700MW of DC capacity worldwide, including 120MW in Malaysia.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished
Assistant Commissioning Director
to lead and oversee

the commissioning function across complex
data center construction
projects. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership across cross-functional teams, and a strong focus on quality, risk management, and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will ensure the successful delivery of mission-critical infrastructure, from pre-design through integrated systems testing and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership


• Lead the commissioning strategy and execution for multiple concurrent or large

scale data centre projects.


• Define and standardize commissioning processes, tools, and best practices

across the project portfolio.


• Act as the senior technical authority for all commissioning activities.

Project Oversight


• Oversee commissioning teams, third-party agents, OEMs, and contractors

during commissioning lifecycle.


• Provide governance, review, and sign-off on commissioning plans, schedules,

and protocols.


• Interface with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders at senior levels,

ensuring expectations are aligned and met.

Team & Resource Management


• Manage and mentor a team of Commissioning Managers, Engineers, and

Technicians.


• Plan and allocate resources efficiently across multiple project sites.
• Support hiring, training, and performance management of commissioning

personnel.

Quality, Risk, & Compliance


• Establish KPIs and ensure delivery meets or exceeds design intent, performance,

and uptime requirements.


• Lead risk reviews and ensure mitigation plans are in place for high-impact

systems or stages (e.g., IST).


• Ensure full compliance with codes, standards, and client-specific requirements

(ASHRAE, Uptime Tier Guidelines, LEED, ISO, etc.)

Testing & Turnover


• Lead the execution and review of:

o Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

o Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)

o Integrated Systems Testing (IST)


• Oversee final documentation, commissioning reports, redlines, and turnover

packages.


• Ensure successful handover to operations teams and facilitate knowledge

transfer sessions.

Core Systems Overseen:



Electrical:
UPS systems, MV/LV Switchgear, Generators, PDUs, ATS/STS,

Busways



Mechanical:
Chillers, CRAHs, Cooling Towers, Pumps, HVAC Controls



Controls:
BMS, EPMS, SCADA, Fire Detection & Suppression Systems



Other Critical Systems:
Life safety, structured cabling infrastructure

Qualifications:

Education:


• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

discipline.

Experience:



10–15+ years of relevant experience in commissioning/data center delivery.



5+ years in a leadership or multi-project management role.


• Proven track record of leading large-scale commissioning efforts for hyperscale

or enterprise data centers.

Certifications (Preferred):


• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) – BCA


• Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) – ASHRAE


• Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI


• Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer or Specialist


• LEED AP or equivalent is a plus

Skills:


• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent communication and client-facing abilities.


• Proficiency with commissioning and construction management platforms (e.g.,

CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Procore, Navisworks).


• Deep technical knowledge of MEP and controls systems in mission-critical

environments.



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