Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure (On-site) - South Padre Island, TX, or Amarillo, TX
Decima InternationalAmarillo, Texas
Full-time
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Decima International is a professional services company, providing project management and controls services to clients in the United States and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. To accomplish this, Decima International’s founders established a simple yet powerful formula:
Approach each client engagement as a partnership, create an environment that attracts the most talented professionals and allows them to flourish, and regulate growth to maintain excellence in our service standards.
We are looking for a driven and capable Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure to support us in the development of multiple data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This client-facing role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to self-direct; and an emphasis on sound project management fundamentals. Candidates must have extensive experience in utility power generation, transmission, substations, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems, and the integration of utility infrastructure with mission-critical facilities. A strong background in hyperscale data center development, utility coordination, energization planning, commissioning, and operational requirements is a major plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Be well-versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; possess a solid understanding of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, commissioning, and utility energization
Establish strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively with owners, utility providers, engineers, contractors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and both technical and management-level stakeholders
Lead construction activities for utility power infrastructure supporting large-scale and hyperscale data center developments
Develop, manage, and report on project scope, schedule, budget, safety, quality, and energization milestones
Manage assigned work from design review and preconstruction through testing, energization, final turnover, and close-out
Develop construction execution strategies that support project schedule milestones and required energization dates
Serve as the single point of contact for the development and delivery of utility power infrastructure
Provide construction oversight for:
Gas-fired power generation plants
High-voltage substations
Transmission lines
Electrical distribution systems
Underground duct banks
Medium-voltage distribution systems
Switchgear installations
Transformers
Protective relay systems
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) integration
Utility interconnections
Emergency generation systems
Fuel systems
Vendor Management and Contract Compliance:
Oversee the performance and compliance of utility providers, EPC contractors, general contractors, and specialty vendors
Review and approve vendor scopes of work and design documentation
Manage the selection, contracting, coordination, and integration of multiple vendors and internal stakeholders
Facilitate client and sponsor decision-making to drive solutions and manage change as needed
Apply negotiation strategies to identify options and recommend solutions
Ensure compliance with audit findings, inspection requirements, and corrective-action recommendations
Review project plans, specifications, design packages, and technical requirements for constructability, sequencing, safety, and operational readiness
Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other project approval tools and templates
Collaborate with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules and integrate utility construction, testing, commissioning, and energization activities
Lead daily coordination meetings, weekly progress reviews, OAC meetings, and other project meetings; maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items
Coordinate closely with local authorities and utility providers to support permitting, inspections, testing, interconnection, and successful energization
Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, change orders, and invoices
Monitor construction activities for compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, IEEE standards, utility requirements, approved designs, and quality management systems
Coordinate construction activities with commissioning and operations teams to facilitate safe system startup, turnover, and operational readiness
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and report to management on project progress, findings, risks, and recommendations
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of construction management experience, including 5+ years managing utility infrastructure, high-voltage electrical systems, power generation, or related electrical infrastructure
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered
Experience delivering power generation, utility infrastructure, mission-critical, or data center projects
Strong knowledge of power generation plants, transmission infrastructure, substations, and medium- and high-voltage electrical distribution systems
Experience coordinating with utility providers, electrical contractors, engineers, commissioning teams, and local authorities
Strong understanding of construction safety, quality management, project controls, construction scheduling, commissioning, and energization planning
In-depth knowledge of pre-design, preconstruction, contract management, project delivery methods, utility construction practices, and mission-critical construction sequencing
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E, NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE standards
Experience developing various reports for multiple audiences
Experience in client-facing roles
Demonstrated ability to understand complex technical construction programs and communicate clearly to both technical and executive stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with utility power generation and gas-fired power plants
Experience with transmission systems and high-voltage substations
Experience with medium-voltage distribution, switchgear, transformers, and underground duct banks
Experience with protective relaying, SCADA systems, and utility interconnections
Prior hyperscale data center or mission-critical facility development and construction experience
Design, testing, commissioning, and energization experience
Experience with emergency generation and fuel systems
Experience integrating renewable energy systems
Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Construction Quality Manager Certification (CCQM)
Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Active membership in PMI, CMAA, or a similar professional association
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
POSITION DETAILS
Location (On-site):
Amarillo, Texas
South Padre, Texas
Position: Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure
Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours
Current work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)
PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365
Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being 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.
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