Commissioning Manager, Zurich
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions. We build and manage complex engineering and construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our innovative solutions enable technologies and life-changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, empowering them to achieve remarkable results. Our people embrace innovation with courage and determination, consistently delivering with focus and certainty.
At Mercury, we are committed to fostering our employees' growth by placing their aspirations at the center of our operations. We offer challenging opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment and a great team, helping them to realize their full potential.
Responsibilities of the Role:
- Management of all Mercury’s commissioning responsibilities on site, including the setup, management, and closure of the commissioning plan for the project.
- Overseeing direct reports, including commissioning and testing personnel on site.
- Management of the commissioning tagging process and procedures.
- Reporting progress on all commissioning activities both internally and externally.
- Chairing weekly commissioning meetings and directing commissioning activities.
- Conducting daily whiteboard meetings on commissioning tasks.
- Hosting weekly commissioning meetings with the General Contractor and clients, and reporting overall progress.
- Developing the project commissioning schedule in collaboration with project planners.
- Managing Mercury’s lockout-tagout processes and procedures.
- Supervising area control permits for all areas under Mercury’s control, primarily electrical switch rooms, ensuring all areas remain controlled and restricted.
- Responsible for compiling all testing and commissioning documentation, ensuring verification and sign-off on all results.
- Familiarity with managing the project commissioning schedule in coordination with other trades and consulting engineers.
- Tracking all testing and commissioning staff on site and distributing daily labor allocation tracker sheets.
- Assisting in the management of all costs associated with the project package.
- Overseeing day-to-day on-site commissioning operations.
- Managing sub-contractor activities, tracking progress against the schedule, and ensuring weekly minuted meetings.
- Addressing all Mercury commissioning-related snags and ensuring timely closure (within one week of identification).
- Attending site meetings, internal project reviews, engineering reviews, and handover meetings.
- Supporting the closeout of all project items with assistance from the electrical and mechanical package managers.
- Implementing a weekly look ahead to ensure coordination with vendors and trades.
- Issuing internal weekly progress reports highlighting completion percentages and risks within Mercury’s control.
- Maintaining a weekly project photographic diary.
- Building strong professional relationships with clients, client representatives, and vendors.
- Performing all other duties associated with this role.
Your Qualifications and Key Criteria:
- Ability to travel freely across the EU, as this role oversees multiple projects across Europe.
- A degree in Engineering with at least 5 years of experience in a commissioning manager role on large-scale industrial projects, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Extensive knowledge of commissioning processes related to typical mechanical and electrical systems in data centers.
- Thorough understanding of building regulations and European standards, codes, and practices.
- Experience managing and executing a full Integration System Test (IST) is essential.
- Ability to develop necessary IST documentation and manage its completion on digital platforms.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines and budgets.
- Strong communication skills at all levels, capable of effectively reporting to the management team and clients.
- Proficient in producing detailed reports and presentations to high standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Ability to successfully manage client and contractor relationships, ensuring specifications and timelines are met.
- Strong delegation skills with the ability to identify the right individuals for specific tasks.
- Ability to thrive in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.
- Capable of leading, managing, and motivating a diverse team.
- Excellent time management skills and ambition to succeed.
- A passion for delivering results.
Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.
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