
Sobha Realty
Senior Project Manager – Testing & Commissioning
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 20yrs+
Job expiry date: 23/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
09/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package + relocation
Experience
20yrs+
Seniority
Senior Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
23/04/2026
Job description
Lead the planning, execution, and validation of MEP systems commissioning for large-scale projects. Develop and manage commissioning strategies, schedules, and procedures. Oversee pre-commissioning, functional, performance, and integrated system testing for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and ELV/BMS systems. Witness, validate, and document all testing and commissioning activities ensuring compliance with project specifications and authority requirements. Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients to ensure smooth commissioning processes. Manage snagging, final documentation including O&M manuals, test sheets, and as-builts, and conduct client training to ensure successful handover.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive commissioning strategies for all MEP systems, ensuring alignment with project objectives, design intent, and regulatory codes.
- Plan, schedule, and manage commissioning activities across multiple project phases, coordinating resources and mitigating potential delays.
- Oversee pre-commissioning activities, including inspections, system start-ups, and functionality checks, to identify and resolve installation deficiencies.
- Manage functional, performance, and integrated testing for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and ELV/BMS systems, ensuring all tests are executed according to industry standards and project specifications.
- Witness and validate all T&C activities, ensuring compliance with authority requirements and internal quality assurance standards, while maintaining accurate documentation and reports.
- Coordinate closely with consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients to resolve technical issues, ensure timely completion of commissioning tasks, and address operational concerns proactively.
- Manage snagging, defects, and outstanding items, ensuring their resolution before project handover, and oversee preparation of final documentation including O&M manuals, as-builts, and test sheets.
- Provide structured client training, guiding end-users and facility management teams on system operations, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting, ensuring smooth operational handover.
Experience & skills
- Extensive experience (20–30 years) in project management and Testing & Commissioning of large-scale MEP systems within high-rise, commercial, or complex projects.
- Proven expertise in managing all phases of commissioning for HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, and ELV/BMS systems, including pre-commissioning, functional, performance, and integrated testing.
- Strong knowledge of international standards, codes, and regulatory compliance requirements related to building services and commissioning.
- Demonstrated ability to develop detailed commissioning strategies, schedules, procedures, and risk mitigation plans for large-scale projects.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors to resolve technical issues and ensure timely project delivery.
- Proficiency in documentation and reporting, including preparation of O&M manuals, test sheets, as-builts, and commissioning reports suitable for client handover and audit purposes.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and manage commissioning teams, providing guidance to engineers and technical staff, and ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills to address commissioning challenges, manage snagging, and provide actionable solutions while maintaining project timelines and budgets.