Commissioning Package Manager
€100,000 - €110,000 + Accommodation + Rotation/ Flights + Travel + 38K living allowance
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Sector: Data Centres | Mission-Critical Infrastructure

A leading European construction and engineering specialist is seeking an experienced Commissioning Package Manager to lead commissioning activities on a large-scale data centre project in Zurich.

You will be responsible for managing the full commissioning scope on site, coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and the client to ensure all systems are tested, commissioned, and handed over safely, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full commissioning scope on site, from planning through to close-out
• Develop, manage, and close the project commissioning plan and schedule
• Lead and manage commissioning and testing teams on site
• Chair daily and weekly commissioning meetings and report progress internally and externally
• Coordinate commissioning activities with construction teams, package managers, vendors, and the client
• Manage commissioning tagging, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and area control processes
• Oversee Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and main plant vendor activities
• Track commissioning progress, resources, and staffing levels against the schedule
• Manage snagging and ensure timely close-out of all commissioning-related defects
• Compile, review, and sign off all testing and commissioning documentation
• Support cost control for commissioning activities, including subcontractors, plant, equipment, and variations
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with health, safety, and quality standards

Requirements

• Strong experience in a Commissioning Management or Package Management role
• Background in data centres or other mission-critical environments preferred
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems commissioning
• Proven ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and vendors
• Strong planning, coordination, and reporting skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

• Work on a high-profile data centre project in Switzerland
• Long-term opportunities with a leading European contractor
• Collaborative, professional project environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career development and progression opportunities