Design & Construction Commissioning Lead - APAC (Data Centres)

About the Position

Design & Construction Commissioning Lead - APAC (Data Centres)

Singapore

About Nscale

Nscale is taking on the hyperscalers by building a vertically integrated cloud built for AI. We own the data centres, software, and applications that power today's AI stack using sustainable technology solutions. We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency.

As a Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Collaboration is key, and we work together swiftly and respectfully, embracing adaptability and resilience in all we do.

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Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commissioning activities for mission-critical data centre projects, including Mechanical, Electrical, ELV and BMS systems
• Familiar with Data Centre Cx-L0 to CxL6 Commissioning activities for both self-built data centres and colocation data centres within the APAC region
• Manage commissioning planning, execution, scheduling, documentation and system turnover to operations/client teams
• Coordinate with construction, design, vendors, contractors and client stakeholders to ensure commissioning milestones are achieved
• Review and approve commissioning procedures, test scripts, method statements and integrated systems testing (IST) protocols
• Drive compliance with project specifications, safety standards, quality requirements and operational readiness expectations
• Oversee functional testing of all critical MEP infrastructure equipment such as UPS, generators, EPODS and SKIDS, FanWall/CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, switchgears, transformers, fire systems and control systems
• Identify technical issues, manage troubleshooting activities and ensure timely resolution during commissioning phases
• Track commissioning progress, risks and reporting metrics, providing regular updates to project leadership and clients
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, punch lists, red-line markups and turnover packages are completed accurately
• Support site acceptance testing (SAT), client witnessing activities and final handover for live operational environments
• Implement and manage comprehensive risk, issue, and change management processes to mitigate delivery risks in complex, high-stakes environments
• Ensure all Data Centre projects and operations adhere to internal governance, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and security standards
• Ensure compliance with global EHS policies and high-risk activity standards
• Maintain project risk registers with mitigation plans and regular stakeholder reporting
• Regularly review assigned project construction progress, QA/QC, commissioning progress, issue status and metrics to report to management
• Ability to communicate across various teams and build a cohesive team environment.
• Ability to communicate solutions in a collaborative manner
• Coach and mentor project teams in successful data center commissioning project delivery strategy in alignment with DCI road map
• Refine practices/policies and develop methods/techniques for driving solutions including development of commissioning procedures
• Provide training and technical support to stakeholders on commissioning process, automated commissioning management system, specifications and best practices.
• Travel to sites for site review and work with onsite engineers, as well as provide site progress evaluations, safety audits, and startup as needed.

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Requirements

• Construction QA/QC
• Project Management
• Data Center Commissioning
• Data Center Operation and Maintenance
• Understanding of UPS systems, switchgear, generators, chillers, water/air side cooling systems and critical mechanical systems
• Issue identification and resolution management
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Visio, MS Project, MS Teams, Google suite

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Nice to Have

• PMP/Prince2
• Aconex
• Procore
• Autodesk Construction Cloud
• SharePoint
• Commissioning Test Scripts
• Method Statements
• Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning protocols

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We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge AI-focused environment
• Travel opportunities (around 30%-40% of time)
• Professional growth and development

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About the Company

Nscale is dedicated to building a vertically integrated cloud built for AI. We own the data centres, software, and applications that power today's AI stack using sustainable technology solutions. Our aim is to deliver products that not only meet but exceed today’s expectations, setting new standards for tomorrow.

Core Values

• Relentless Innovation: Constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, embracing creative risks to shape the future.
• Ownership and Accountability: Every Nscaler is fully accountable for their work, driving it with excellence and urgency.
• Openness and Transparency: We maintain open communication within our teams and with stakeholders, sharing both successes and challenges.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Our customers are central to our mission, and we are committed to delivering impactful solutions that drive real-world success.
• Sustainability: We are dedicated to considering the long-term environmental and societal impacts of our technologies.
• Full-Speed Collaboration: Collaboration at Nscale is fast, efficient, and respectful.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

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