Decima International is hiring a Director of Construction and Quality Management to provide strategic leadership for major data center construction programs. You will oversee and integrate construction execution and quality management across multiple projects for top global technology clients, ensuring consistency, compliance, and excellence.
What You'll Do
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of construction execution and quality management programs across multiple data center projects.
- Manage, mentor, and develop teams of Construction Managers and Quality Supervisors across various project sites.
- Establish and enforce construction and quality procedures aligned with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and client objectives.
- Serve as the primary executive liaison for clients on construction and quality matters, delivering regular updates.
- 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.
- Review and approve construction execution plans, RFIs, submittals, method statements, and quality documentation.
- Develop KPIs and reporting systems to track progress and communicate performance to executive and client stakeholders.
- Lead lessons-learned programs and continuous improvement initiatives across construction and quality functions.
- Support contract development, bid evaluations, and contractor prequalification processes.
- Represent the company in client meetings, executive briefings, and industry forums.
- Stay current with emerging technologies, codes, and best practices in construction and quality management.
What We're Looking For
- 22+ 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 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 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 distributed team of Quality Supervisors and Construction Managers across project sites.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary package
- Paid time off
- Performance-based bonuses
- Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance
Work Mode
This position is onsite 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.
