Commissioning Director (Data Centre)

The Opportunity

A global owner-operator of mission-critical infrastructure is seeking a Regional Commissioning Director to lead commissioning strategy and execution across its Asia Pacific portfolio.

This role is designed for a senior commissioning leader ready to transition from project-level delivery into regional ownership, setting standards, improving repeatability, and driving long-term operational efficiency across multiple large-scale developments.

You will work closely with development, engineering, delivery, and operations teams to ensure consistent, high-quality commissioning outcomes across diverse regulatory and technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional commissioning strategy for large, mission-critical facilities across APAC

• Manage internal commissioning teams and external consultants across multiple countries

• Establish and govern commissioning standards, methodologies, and best practices

• Oversee commissioning planning, sequencing, and execution for complex, multi-phase developments

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and reduce risk

• Support procurement activities related to commissioning services and critical systems

• Review commissioning scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure alignment with project objectives

• Conduct design and constructability reviews in collaboration with engineering and delivery teams

• Ensure effective coordination between commissioning, construction, and operations for smooth handover

• Act as a senior stakeholder interface for internal teams, delivery partners, and customers

• Promote a strong safety, quality, and compliance culture across all commissioning activities

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• 7+ years of experience in mission-critical commissioning, complex infrastructure delivery, or facility engineering

• Prior experience leading commissioning activities across multiple projects or regions

• Strong understanding of MEP systems and integrated systems testing in critical environments

• Experience working across diverse regulatory and cultural environments in Asia Pacific

• Familiarity with structured commissioning management tools and digital workflows

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage consultants, and influence senior stakeholders

• Clear, confident communicator with strong commercial and delivery acumen
  

  Why Join

  • Regional leadership role with genuine influence over how commissioning is delivered at scale

  • Exposure to large, complex infrastructure developments across high-growth APAC markets

  • Opportunity to shape standards and frameworks that will be reused across future projects

  • Long-term career growth within a well-capitalised, expanding platform

• How to Apply Click Apply now or send your resume directly to [email protected]
  

  EA Name: BuildBridge Partners Pte Ltd

  EA License No: 25C2918

  EA Reg No: R1551092 Khoo Yan Jie