Project Director (CxA – Commissioning Authority Lead)

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

• Lead end-to-end commissioning activities (L0–L6) for hyperscale and AI data centers
• Oversee Integrated Systems Testing (IST) and ensure successful project handover
• Manage commissioning strategy, execution plans, and schedules
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements
• Provide technical oversight of redundant power and cooling systems (N+1, 2N architectures)
• Act as primary interface between client, EPC contractors, OEMs, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Identify and resolve technical issues during commissioning phases
• Lead commissioning teams and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle

• PhD or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent) from a recognized university
• Data center commissioning and mission‑critical project experience is required