CAI

Commissioning Project Manager - Data Centre

CAI Ireland

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing · 501-1,000 employees

Oct 09
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Netherlands
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About the role

Lead multidisciplinary commissioning teams and manage project delivery from construction through handover for large-scale data centre projects. Ensure successful project execution by overseeing testing, safety culture, and stakeholder coordination while acting as a trusted advisor to clients.

What they look for

Commissioning Project management Data centre infrastructure MEP systems Stakeholder management Leadership FATs SATs Integrated systems testing Risk management Change control Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering Controls engineering Mission critical facilities

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of experience in mission critical or complex infrastructure projects with a strong understanding of MEP systems. Candidates should possess excellent leadership skills and experience with commissioning plans and integrated testing.

Benefits

Professional development support International project opportunities

Full description

At CAI, we help deliver some of the world's most advanced mission critical facilities. From hyperscale data centres to complex digital infrastructure programmes, our teams ensure facilities are commissioned safely, efficiently and ready for operation from day one.

As our Mission Critical business continues to grow across Europe, we are seeking experienced Commissioning Project Managers to lead commissioning delivery on large scale data centre projects.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised commissioning consultancy and play a key role in projects supporting cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure.

What You'll Do

  • Lead commissioning programmes from construction through handover
  • Manage multidisciplinary commissioning teams including Electrical, Mechanical and Controls Engineers
  • Develop commissioning execution plans, schedules and procedures
  • Drive project safety culture and commissioning best practices
  • Coordinate contractors, vendors, client stakeholders and operations teams
  • Lead FATs, SATs, integrated systems testing (IST) and final turnover activities
  • Manage project reporting, risk registers, issue resolution and change control
  • Ensure successful project delivery against schedule, quality and performance objectives
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the commissioning lifecycle

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years' experience in mission critical, data centre or complex infrastructure projects
  • Experience leading commissioning activities on large scale projects
  • Strong understanding of MEP systems and critical environments
  • Experience with commissioning plans, procedures and integrated testing
  • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced project environment
  • PMP or equivalent project management certification desirable
  • Able to work in the EU without sponsorship now or in the future

Why Join CAI?

  • Exposure to high profile hyperscale projects
  • International project opportunities
  • Strong technical and professional development support
  • Opportunity to work alongside recognised industry experts

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