Commissioning Manager
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About CSI Global:
At CSI Global, we specialize in delivering advanced electromechanical, testing, and commissioning services across the GCC and Globally. We power infrastructure through technical excellence and engineering innovation. Join a team committed to shaping the future of transmission and energy systems in the region.
Position Overview:
We are seeking Commissioning Manager who owns the end-to-end commissioning program for a multi-disciplinary project (MEP, ELV, BMS, power interfaces) to achieve safe, SBC-compliant, performance-verified handover on schedule, complete with auditable documentation and authority approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cx Governance & Plan: Author and maintain the Commissioning Plan, RACI, gate criteria (L0→L4), readiness checklists (construction, pre-functional, functional), and recovery playbooks.
- Schedule & Coordination: Build the Commissioning Master Schedule aligned to the construction baseline; lock test windows/energizations; chair weekly Cx meetings; drive constraint removal with GC/subs/vendors/Consultant.
- Documentation System: Standardize ITPs, test packs, pre-functional checklists (PFCs), method statements, cause-and-effect, and CAT (Commissioning Activity Tracker); enforce version control and traceability.
- Integrated Testing (IST): Lead IST planning & execution across HVAC/TAB, plumbing/fire, ELV (FA/PAVA, Access/CCTV, Emergency Lighting & LC, SC/IBS), BMS & power; capture evidence, close comments, and secure final acceptance.
- Quality & Compliance: Verify installation readiness against IFC/shop/spec/codes ( SBC, IEC/BS EN, ASHRAE/SMACNA, NFPA, IPC, TIA/BICSI ); manage NCR/RFI closure; ensure LOTO/PTW interfaces with HSE.
- Authority/3rd-party: Prepare and lead engagements with Saudi Civil Defense (FAS/PAVA, smoke control), SEC/National Grid SA tie-ins as applicable, and House of Expertise; ensure evidence meets local acceptance norms.
- Handover Dossier: Own O&M/training plans, spares/warranties, red-lines/as-builts, trend reports, performance KPIs; obtain PAC/FAC signoffs.
- Reporting & KPIs: Issue weekly Cx dashboards (earned vs planned, risk burn-down, punch list aging, IST pass rates), and executive exceptions.
- Mechanical: Chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHU/FAHU/FCU, hydronic/air TAB, smoke control.
- Electrical: LV distribution (MDB/SMDB/DB, MCC/VFD, UPS/genset, PFC, earthing) and MV witness/support (13.8 kV switchgear/cables).
- ELV/BMS: FAS/PAVA, Emergency Lighting & Lighting Control, Access/CCTV, Telecom/Structured Cabling/Fiber, IBS/DAS, Intercom, Parking/ANPR; BMS P2P and sequences.
Systems in scope
Mechanical: Chillers, cooling towers, pumps, AHU/FAHU/FCU, hydronic/air TAB, smoke control.
Electrical: LV distribution (MDB/SMDB/DB, MCC/VFD, UPS/genset, PFC, earthing) and MV witness/support (13.8 kV switchgear/cables).
ELV/BMS: FAS/PAVA, Emergency Lighting & Lighting Control, Access/CCTV, Telecom/Structured Cabling/Fiber, IBS/DAS, Intercom, Parking/ANPR; BMS P2P and sequences.
Required Qualifications:
- 8–12 years total with 5+ years leading multi-disciplinary commissioning on mid-to-large facilities (hospitals, data centers, airports, rail, high-rise, industrial).
- Proven IST leadership and cross-trade coordination; strong document control discipline (ITP/test packs/CAT).
- Working knowledge of SBC, NFPA (72/101), IEC/BS EN, ASHRAE/SMACNA, IPC, TIA/BICSI; authority interface experience in KSA (Civil Defense / House of Expertise; SEC where relevant).
- Risk-based scheduling and recovery planning; crisp stakeholder communication (GC/Consultant/client/vendor).
- HSE integration with PTW/LOTO; familiarity with RAMS and energization safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Digital tools: Cx management platforms, digital snagging, data logging/trending; Excel/Power BI dashboards.
- Vendor ecosystems (Honeywell/JCI/Siemens/Bosch/Genetec/Milestone; ABB/Schneider/Siemens LV).
- Arabic + English for authority and site communications.
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