Commissioning Manager

Job Title: Commissioning Manager

Location: Riyadh / KSA

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.
  
  

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.