Design & Construction Commissioning Lead - APAC (Data Centres)

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.

Design and Construction Commissioning Lead - APAC

We’re hiring an APAC Commissioning Leadto deliverAI Data Centre infrastructure constructioninSingapore, with regional engagement as needed. You’ll lead fast-paced, high-dependency projects in live or new-build data centre environments where you will be drivingsafe, compliant, on-timedelivery ofhigh-density AI-ready infrastructure(power, cooling, white space readiness, commissioning readiness, and handover). You will own disciplined execution acrossconstruction processes, document control governance, and contract administration.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical knowledge, operational rigor, and strong cross-functional collaboration. You will be expected to work and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders within the region (approximately 30%-40%).

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

Some relevant qualifications required

• 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