Testing and Commissioning Manager

Company Description

Role Description

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Commissioning Management, with experience in planning, executing, and overseeing testing and commissioning processes.
• Knowledge in Building Services systems, including electrical, mechanical, and electronic installations.
• Proficiency in Project Management principles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Experience with Contract Management and Procurement processes, including vendor coordination and compliance with agreements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to problem-solve and make critical decisions under pressure in a complex environment.
• Proven track record of managing testing and commissioning projects in the telecommunications or IT sector is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with international standards and regulations in building and telecommunication projects is a plus.

Main Duties

• Managing and coordinate activities and resources related to the testing, commissioning and customer acceptance of the delivered solution;
• Propose and agree with the client the functionalities to be tested at the end of each stage;
• Propose and agree with the client detailed test lists and procedures to be followed during the testing/acceptance phases;
• Size/define staff and number of resources required to guarantee the testing and commissioning phase within the target time schedule and project budget;
• Lead testing/commissioning/acceptance phase and manage all related issues in strict collaboration with PM;
• Ensure progress of test and commissioning activities in accordance with project schedules and programmes;
• Coordinate with QA/QC Manager and Construction Manager to plan the test and commissioning activities in line with corresponding progress of construction/site activities and progress of PICO;
• Supervise the installation/configuration phase and early detect any potential issues that can affect the testing/ commissioning/ acceptance phase;
• Ensure the availability on site of all the equipment and materials required to enable/support the testing;
• Manage the T&C team and the works on site in compliance with HSE procedures and local/international standard and regulations applicable;
• Coordinate with off-site Work Package Manager (Leonardo Italy based) to address and resolve any technical problem it may arise during T&C;
• Review, comment and ensure approval on the T&C documents and submittals;
• Monitor T&C and handover progress;
• Create, collect, update all the documentation relevant for the testing/commissioning/acceptance phase
• Ensure preparation and distribution of daily, weekly and monthly report and tracker of T&C progress;
• Organize and manage daily meeting with T&C Engineers and Subcontractors to review the progress on site and prepare new plans to achieve T&C completion;
• Attending to Client, Consultant and Subcontractor T&C progress meetings;
• Follow up and implement decisions/actions from progress meeting;
• Identify and advise project changes and delays as/when they arise;