Testing & Commissioning Manager (Construction)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific testing and commissioning strategies, procedures, and schedules.
• Lead and manage commissioning activities for all building systems, ensuring successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure smooth execution of commissioning works.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and commissioning requirements to identify potential issues and risks.
• Monitor progress against commissioning schedules and take corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure all systems are tested and commissioned in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Manage inspections, functional performance testing, integrated system testing, and final acceptance processes.
• Review and approve testing reports, commissioning documentation, method statements, and handover packages.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards throughout all commissioning activities.
• Attend project meetings and provide regular updates on commissioning progress and challenges.
• Support project closeout activities, snag rectification, and final client handover.
• Mentor and supervise commissioning engineers and site teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) – Mandatory.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Proven experience working on high-rise building projects.
• Extensive experience in testing, commissioning, project execution, and building handover processes.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, and client representatives.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of testing and commissioning methodologies for construction projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Familiarity with relevant international construction standards and regulations.

Soft Skills

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing testing and commissioning activities on large-scale residential, commercial, or mixed-use high-rise developments.
• Professional certifications related to project management, commissioning, or quality management will be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading construction organization.
• Exposure to landmark high-rise construction projects in the UAE.