Decima International ยท 4 weeks ago
Associate Director, Construction and Quality Management - Allen, Texas
Allen, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
18+ years expDecima International is a professional services company specializing in project management and controls for clients in the United States and the Middle East. They are seeking an Associate Director for Construction and Quality Management to oversee large-scale data center projects, ensuring consistency and excellence in construction delivery while managing teams across multiple locations.
Civil EngineeringConstructionProfessional ServicesProject Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Paid time off
Performance-based bonuses
Excellent medical, vision and dental insurance
Company
Decima International
Decima International offers construction project management and controls services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Alaaeldin El Hadary
Co-Founder & CEO
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