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About CSI Global

CSI Global specializes in delivering advanced electromechanical, testing, and commissioning services across the GCC and globally. The company focuses on powering infrastructure through technical excellence and engineering innovation, contributing to the future of transmission and energy systems in the region.

Position Summary

CSI Global is seeking a Commissioning Manager to oversee the end-to-end commissioning program for a multi-disciplinary project in Riyadh. This role involves managing MEP, ELV, BMS, and power interfaces to ensure safe, SBC-compliant, and performance-verified handover on schedule, complete with auditable documentation and authority approvals. This is a full-time position requiring over 10 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Author and maintain the Commissioning Plan, RACI matrix, gate criteria (L0→L4), readiness checklists (construction, pre-functional, functional), and recovery playbooks.
• Develop the Commissioning Master Schedule, aligning it with the construction baseline, and manage test windows and energizations.
• Chair weekly commissioning meetings and facilitate constraint removal with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Standardize commissioning documentation, including ITPs, test packs, pre-functional checklists (PFCs), method statements, cause-and-effect diagrams, and the Commissioning Activity Tracker (CAT), ensuring version control and traceability.
• Lead Integrated Testing (IST) planning and execution across various systems such as HVAC/TAB, plumbing/fire, ELV (FA/PAVA, Access/CCTV, Emergency Lighting & LC, SC/IBS), BMS, and power, ensuring evidence capture, comment closure, and final acceptance.
• Verify installation readiness against IFC, shop drawings, specifications, and codes (SBC, IEC/BS EN, ASHRAE/SMACNA, NFPA, IPC, TIA/BICSI), manage NCR/RFI closure, and ensure LOTO/PTW interfaces with HSE.
• Prepare and lead engagements with authorities and third parties, including Saudi Civil Defense (FAS/PAVA, smoke control), SEC/National Grid SA tie-ins, and House of Expertise, ensuring compliance with local acceptance norms.
• Manage the Handover Dossier, including O&M/training plans, spares/warranties, red-lines/as-builts, trend reports, and performance KPIs, and secure PAC/FAC signoffs.
• Issue weekly commissioning dashboards, reporting on earned vs planned progress, 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 (* 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.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in commissioning management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects (MEP, ELV, BMS, power interfaces).
• Proficiency in relevant industry codes and standards (SBC, IEC/BS EN, ASHRAE/SMACNA, NFPA, IPC, TIA/BICSI).
• Strong understanding of commissioning governance, planning, scheduling, and documentation systems.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.