Decima International · 5 months ago
Construction Quality Program Manager - Multiple Regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, West)
Decima International is a professional services company providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. They are seeking a knowledgeable Construction Quality Program Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control efforts across large-scale data center construction projects for top global technology clients.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive construction quality programs across multiple data center projects
Design, author, and maintain quality procedures and standards for all phases of the construction lifecycle—from preconstruction to commissioning and closeout
Serve as the primary client liaison on all quality-related matters, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, industry standards, and project objectives
Oversee and perform quality audits, inspections, and surveillance to ensure work is being executed in compliance with plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with construction, engineering, safety, and commissioning teams to proactively identify risks, drive root cause analyses, and implement corrective/preventive actions
Review submittals, RFIs, method statements, and inspection test plans for compliance and clarity
Establish quality metrics, tracking tools, and reporting systems to communicate performance to stakeholders
Mentor, lead, and develop quality assurance teams, both internally and within the contractor community
Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives across projects and programs
Coordinate third-party inspections and certifications as required
Support contract development, RFP evaluations, and construction partner prequalifications with quality criteria
Represent the company in client meetings, presentations, and executive briefings related to construction quality
Stay current with industry best practices, codes, and technologies in construction quality and apply them as appropriate
Qualification
Required
20+ years of construction experience with a strong emphasis on quality assurance and quality control, particularly in mission-critical environments
Proven experience managing or directing construction quality programs on large-scale data center or similar high-tech infrastructure projects
Strong working knowledge of construction processes, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical systems
Experience developing and implementing QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality management systems
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 principles, as well as other applicable industry standards (ASHRAE, IEEE, IBC, etc.)
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups
Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical documentation, contractor workmanship, and system installations against quality standards
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and common construction software tools
Proven experience ensuring compliance with both state and federal regulations in construction projects
In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards and practices, with the ability to integrate safety requirements into quality management processes
Preferred
Master's in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Project Management Professional (PMP)
A background in data center design and construction environments is highly desirable
Familiarity with Lean Construction, Six Sigma, or other quality improvement methodologies
Experience working within international construction and quality frameworks
Benefits
Paid time off
Performance-based bonuses
Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance