Construction Quality Program Manager - Multiple Regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, West)

DESCRIPTION

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.

If you are interested in a long and rewarding career working with high-profile clients on some of the most challenging projects in the world, then Decima is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities.

We are looking for a knowledgeable and driven Construction Quality Program Manager to lead quality assurance and quality control efforts across large-scale data center construction projects for top global technology clients. This leadership role requires deep expertise in construction quality management, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to craft and implement quality procedures spanning the entire project lifecycle—from design through commissioning.

You will serve as the cornerstone of construction quality excellence, mentoring quality professionals, collaborating closely with client teams, and shaping the quality culture of complex multi-regional construction programs. This is a client-facing role that requires strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of data center construction environments.

We are seeking candidates who are detail-oriented, innovative, and capable of balancing technical standards with real-world execution. Join us and help build infrastructure that supports the digital world.

 

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.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:

• 25+ 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 qualifications:

• 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.

 

POSITION DETAILS

Primary Location: Multiple regions across the US: Northeast, Midwest, South, and West regions (On-site)
Position: Construction Quality Program Manager
Position Classification: Salary-based full-time regular 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 Office
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Project
• Bluebeam
• Procore or similar construction management platforms