Commissioning/Services Manager

Country/Region: Australia

Contract Type: Permanent Contract

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Requisition ID: 1449

Information at a Glance

A W Edwards is a multi-award-winning builder with over 105 years of experience in Australia. We deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and their communities by creating places that people want to work, live and play.
Based in Sydney, with a regional office in Port Macquarie, we specialise in the construction and fitting out of buildings that people use every day.

About A W Edwards

• Leading brand in the Australian construction industry
• Part of Bouygues Bâtiment International which is a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction – A top-tier International Construction Group
• We work across a range of market sectors for an array of public, private, government and institutional clients
• Proven track record of delivering innovative and quality projects that exceed our clients expectations.
• 105 years of history in NSW and counting
• We lead the way with meticulous planning, knowledge, and a stringent control of design and construction
• Modern construction software, systems and processes
• MBA Multi Awards winning builder
• Staff retention is the envy of the market – Approx 1/3 of our workforce have been with us over 15 years
• Immediate Individual training geared to your chosen career path

Notable current projectsinclude Ryde Hospital Redevelopment, Multiple Mega-scale Data Centres, Multiple Secondary & Tertiary Education Projects & Infrastructure/Transportation projects.

Our People

• Our people are our most valued asset and we place high importance on fostering the skills and knowledge of our employees.
• Our culture, teamwork and consultative approach are key to our company's success and our high rate of staff retention.
• "We don't look for people for projects but the projects for our people"

About the Role

We are looking for a Commissioning Manager to effectively lead and manage the commissioning process on major Data Centre builds and ensure every project is completed efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining best practice and supporting commissioning activities on all relevant A W Edwards sites. This role will liaise with multi-disciplinary construction/commissioning teams and optimise systems/processes for performance and reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implement and manage a governance framework, supporting commissioning activities across all data centre projects.
• Participate in the key design reviews to ensure that the pre-commissioning and commissioning requirements are incorporated into the design of the facilities.
• Provide commissioning expertise and oversight on all projects from factory acceptance to project completion and handover.
• Responsible for project field and jobsite start-up and commissioning operations.
• Monitors and reviews all commissioning programs and makes necessary revisions to program as required.
• Design and plan the commissioning phase to match programme requirements.
• Champion the commissioning process, provide guidance and arrange for training of staff.
• Support the construction team during project delivery and monitor compliance to A W Edwards and end client requirements.
• Manage the root cause analysis and lessons learnt process for continuous improvement of the design and commissioning stages.
• Mentor and impart knowledge to more junior staff.

About you:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a commissioning manager
• Demonstrable successful record on 'similar' scale projects within major services-heavy construction projects in excess of $300m (Data Centres, Hospitals etc)
• A strong focus on safety and implementation
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to quickly recognise issues or foresee and navigate risk early
• Sound knowledge of key stakeholder requirements and the ability to communicate through the following construction channels, ACONEX, PROCORE and BIM model
• Excellent understanding of major mechanical & electrical elements throughout the build
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of building methods and materials
• Skill interpreting drawings and architectural plans
• An understanding of building standards and safety regulations
• Administration skills, and knowledge of cost control and purchasing
• An understanding of quality control systems

Why join A W Edwards

• This is a top tier business well-known for creating a workplace that feels like a family company
• A strong corporate identity that will give you an opportunity to develop your construction career through a variety of projects in the future.
• Clear focus on delivering numerous key building projects in the Sydney Metro area.
• Here is an opportunity where you can grow within a business that rewards people who want to be future leaders and are driven by the organisation's values on each of their projects.
• There aren't many times in your career where you can honestly say, 'I am working for the best'

EEO
A W Edwards is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, or applicants from disadvantaged groups to apply as well.
To apply for this role, please apply through our website or send an email to Alasdair Knight on

If you have any question feel free to contact Alasdair Knight