Role                 Senior Global technical Manager Mechanical HVAC

Location:          Remote – Supporting Data Centres across various Locations in Europe

Industry           Engineering Solutions – Data Centers

Purpose

Our Commissioning teams support clients in delivering resilient, sustainable, and state-of-the-art mission-critical facilities worldwide. We ensure projects are completed predictably and that facilities are fully operational upon handover.

As a Global Senior Technical Manager-Mechanical/HVAC, you will be a key member of our Quality & Commissioning team, leveraging your technical expertise and project management skills to oversee mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, and commissioning/handover phases. You will have a proven track record of leading high-performing teams to deliver consistent, high-quality results for our customers.

Experience in a matrix organization and working across global regions (EMEA, APAC, AMER) is preferred.

Role Description

Commissioning & Project Execution

• Lead and support mechanical/HVAC commissioning teams across global projects, ensuring a standardized and efficient approach.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in mission-critical mechanical/HVAC systems commissioning and operations.
• Interpret design documentation to ensure facilities operate within the required parameters.
• Define scope and execution plans, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with safety protocols (PTW, SSOW, LOTO, etc.).
• Develop completion strategies (L0-L6) from planning through handover.
• Oversee project setup, scheduling, and tag forecasting to align with best practices.
• Provide guidance and accountability for all stakeholders in the commissioning process.

Technical Leadership & Quality Management

• Develop and implement commissioning strategies based on lean management principles, streamlining processes and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Organize technical validation workshops to facilitate system completion planning.
• Manage construction completions, pre-commissioning strategies, and equipment/system startup sequences.
• Audit commissioning resource loading and ensure project teams have the required competencies.
• Work closely with QA/QC teams to align commissioning with quality standards.
• Leverage data-driven decision-making to monitor project health and risks.

Stakeholder & Documentation Management

• Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with internal teams, clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Manage the documentation process, ensuring specifications, technical submittals, and commissioning records are meticulously maintained.
• Ensure all project deliverables align with customer expectations and are in place before commissioning begins.
• Effectively communicate commissioning expectations and performance accountability to all project stakeholders.

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

• Strong leadership with experience managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and matrix organizations.
• Client-focused mindset with experience in stakeholder management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solutions-driven attitude.
• Excellent communication skills (English required, additional languages beneficial).
• Commercially astute with the ability to build and maintain relationships under project pressures.
• Ability to mentor and develop teams, fostering a culture of excellence.

Mechanical System/HVAC Expertise

Candidates must have hands-on experience with the installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial/commercial mechanical and piping systems, including:

Key Systems Expertise:

• HVAC systems (AHUs, FCUs, VRV/VRF)
• Fuel transfer systems, heat pumps, boilers, district heating
• Pumping systems, variable speed drives
• Chiller systems (air & water), cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH systems
• Fire protection systems (sprinkler, wet fire, LSS)
• Process piping and general mechanical completion
• Building Management Systems (BMS/BAS), PLC systems
• Load testing, system integration, sequence of operation execution
• QA/QC knowledge and in-progress inspection management
• Pre-commissioning, loop testing, and validation techniques

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or related field).
• 10+ years of hands-on commissioning and commissioning management experience.
• Expertise in MEP systems commissioning and complex electrical/mechanical system interfaces.
• Experience in data centers, power, oil & gas, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record in managing teams and driving results.
• Project Management Certification (or equivalent experience in project planning and execution).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in engineering or project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.

Key Relationships

• Commissioning Teams
• Executive Leadership
• Regional Delivery Teams
• Engineering & Design Teams
• Project Directors & Clients
• Quality & Safety Teams

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to lead global commissioning efforts for mission-critical projects, working with top-tier teams and clients. If you have the technical expertise, leadership skills, and global mindset to drive excellence in commissioning, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information on this Senior Global Technical Manager- Mechanical HVAC role please contact Caroline Kingston on +353 868395531 or email caroline@hero.ie Check out all our open jobs on our HERO Recruitment website – https://www.hero.ie/.

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