Commissioning Manager – Data Center Project | Stavanger, Norway
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Duration: Minimum 18 month contract
Rotation: 17 days on / 5 days off preferred; 10/4 may also be considered
We are currently seeking an experienced Commissioning Manager to join a major data center project in Stavanger, Norway, working on behalf of the General Contractor (GC).
This is a long-term opportunity, with a minimum 18-month commitment, suited to an experienced commissioning professional with a strong background in large-scale data center projects.
Candidates should have proven full M&E commissioning experience. Exceptionally strong Mechanical or Electrical Commissioning Leads with the right data center and GC experience may also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the commissioning process across the project, from Level 1 through Level 5 (L1–L5).
- Manage commissioning activities for both Mechanical and Electrical systems across the data center.
- Develop, review and implement detailed commissioning scripts and procedures.
- Manage and maintain commissioning trackers, tagging systems and progress documentation.
- Coordinate commissioning activities between the GC, subcontractors, vendors, engineering teams and client representatives.
- Lead and attend regular commissioning meetings, providing clear updates on progress, issues, risks and outstanding activities.
- Manage commissioning programmes and ensure activities remain aligned with project milestones.
- Review systems and equipment readiness prior to commissioning activities.
- Oversee and coordinate hands-on commissioning activities through to final testing and client acceptance.
- Drive the resolution of commissioning issues, defects and punch-list items.
- Ensure all commissioning documentation, test records and handover information are completed to the required standard.
- Work closely with the construction and project teams to ensure systems are ready for each stage of commissioning.
- Monitor subcontractor and specialist vendor performance during commissioning.
- Ensure commissioning activities are carried out safely and in accordance with project procedures and standards.
- Provide technical leadership and support to the wider commissioning team.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager on large-scale data center projects.
- Minimum 18 months' experience working on a major data center project.
- Previous experience working on behalf of a General Contractor (GC) is essential.
- Demonstrable experience managing full L1–L5 commissioning.
- Strong experience developing and managing commissioning scripts, trackers and tagging systems.
- Comfortable leading commissioning meetings and coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
- Full M&E commissioning experience preferred.
- Strong Mechanical or Electrical commissioning background will be considered for exceptional candidates.
- Relevant Electrical or Mechanical qualification.
- Strong understanding of data center commissioning processes and requirements.
- Proven ability to manage commissioning activities from construction completion through to final integrated testing and handover.
Right to Work
Candidates must already have the right to work in Norway, for example through:
- Norwegian residency/right-to-work status; or
- Valid EU/EEA passport or other appropriate Norwegian work authorisation.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Start Date - 7 September 2026
If you are an experienced Commissioning Manager with major data center and GC experience, and have delivered commissioning through L1–L5, we would like to hear from you.
For more information please contact ruby.skinner@clear-er.com
