Testing & Commissioning Manager – Airport EPC Project

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Testing & Commissioning Manager to lead all testing, commissioning, system integration and hand‑over activities for a major airport EPC construction project in Damascus. The role requires strong technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and specialist airport systems.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive commissioning plans, procedures, schedules and testing strategies for airport MEP, ELV, BMS, fire & life‑safety and specialist systems.
• Coordinate and supervise testing and commissioning activities across all disciplines, ensuring functional, performance and startup testing meet project specifications.
• Manage integration of complex systems, review commissioning documentation, test reports, punch lists and hand‑over dossiers.
• Resolve technical issues during testing, commissioning and startup phases.
• Facilitate client inspections, approvals, training sessions and final project hand‑over.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in testing and commissioning, with at least 8 years managing commissioning on airport, aviation or large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven track record leading commissioning for large‑scale EPC or complex building projects.
• Strong knowledge of international standards, commissioning procedures, testing protocols and hand‑over requirements.

Required skills

• MEP systems
• ELV (Extra‑Low Voltage) systems
• BMS (Building Management System)
• Fire & life‑safety systems
• Integrated systems testing and commissioning
• System integration and functional testing