Decima International is seeking an Associate Director, Construction and Quality Management to provide strategic oversight for multiple large-scale data center projects. You will integrate construction execution and quality management for top global technology clients, ensuring alignment with standards and objectives while fostering trusted partnerships.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of both construction execution and quality management programs across multiple data center projects.
- Manage, mentor, and develop teams of Construction Managers and Quality Supervisors located across various project sites.
- Establish and enforce construction and quality procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client objectives.
- Serve as the primary executive liaison for clients on construction and quality matters, delivering regular updates and fostering trusted partnerships.
- Oversee project site audits, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
- Drive integration across construction, engineering, commissioning, and safety functions, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Review and approve construction execution plans, RFIs, submittals, method statements, and quality documentation.
- Develop KPIs and reporting systems to track progress, identify gaps, and communicate performance across executive and client stakeholders.
- Lead lessons-learned programs and continuous improvement initiatives across the construction and quality functions.
- Support contract development, bid evaluations, and contractor prequalification processes, ensuring strong construction and quality criteria.
- Represent the company in client meetings, executive briefings, and industry forums related to construction and quality management.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, codes, and best practices in construction and quality to drive innovation across programs.
What We're Looking For
- 18+ years of progressive experience in construction management and quality assurance/quality control, with leadership in mission-critical environments.
- Proven track record directing multi-disciplinary teams (construction, quality, engineering) on large-scale data center or high-tech infrastructure projects.
- Deep understanding of construction processes across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
- Experience establishing and implementing QA/QC systems, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality frameworks.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 principles and other applicable standards (ASHRAE, IEEE, IBC, etc.).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success in overseeing contractor performance, construction execution, and compliance with quality standards.
- Strong financial and contractual understanding to align construction execution with project objectives.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and ability to integrate safety and quality into construction processes.
Nice to Have
- Master’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or related fields.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
- Significant experience with data center design and construction environments.
- Familiarity with Lean Construction, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience managing multi-regional programs with distributed project teams.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Project
- Bluebeam, Procore or similar construction management platforms
Team & Environment
This is a leadership role managing a team of Quality Supervisors and Construction Managers across different states on multiple project sites.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary package
- Paid time off
- Performance-based bonuses
- Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Allen, Texas.
Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.
