Decima International

The Senior Design Manager will act as the owner's trusted design authority, ensuring that all multidisciplinary designs meet program requirements and operational goals. This role includes overseeing design elements across various disciplines and managing relationships with external design teams and stakeholders. | Candidates must have over 15 years of design experience in data centers or mission-critical environments, with at least 5 years in a managerial role. A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline is required, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification. | 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. Decima International is a professional services company that delivers project management and controls services in the U.S. and the Middle East. Our mission is to become the premier professional services provider across all industry sectors we are engaged in. Its success is built on treating every client like a partner, hiring talented professionals, helping them grow, and expanding at a steady, high-quality pace. Decima offers long-term career opportunities where employees work with major clients on complex, high-profile projects, with plenty of room for professional growth. We are currently seeking a Senior Design Manager (Data Centers) to support multiple data center projects for a leading global technology client. This client-facing role requires strong communication, organization, and multidisciplinary design expertise across civil, structural, architectural (CSA), mechanical, electrical, ICT, security, and mission-critical systems, with the ability to manage several projects across multiple regions. Experience in hyperscale data centers, integrated design management, and mission-critical infrastructure is essential. This role includes mentoring team members, building lasting client relationships, acting as a liaison among multiple stakeholders, and supporting new business opportunities. We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and talent for multitasking in a fast-paced environment. We will help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you so we can make big impacts on the world, together. RESPONSIBILITIES Owner Advocacy & Oversight Act as the owner’s trusted design authority, ensuring all multidisciplinary designs meet program requirements, operational goals, and long-term reliability objectives. Serve as the primary liaison between the owner and the external design team, ensuring client requirements, performance criteria, and operational needs are clearly communicated, interpreted, and incorporated into coordinated design solutions across all disciplines. Review and approve consultant design packages (concept, SD, DD, IFP, IFC) across CSA, MEP, ICT, and Security disciplines. Provide critical evaluation of proposed solutions, identifying gaps, risks, interdisciplinary inconsistencies, constructability issues, or value-engineering opportunities that protect the owner’s interests. Lead technical and commercial negotiations with designers, contractors, and specialty consultants. Technical Leadership Provide technical leadership and strategic oversight across all data center design disciplines, ensuring systems are resilient, efficient, scalable, secure, and maintainable. CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) Oversight Oversee civil, structural, and architectural design elements, including: Site development, grading, utilities, and drainage Structural systems and building envelopes Architectural layouts, space planning, and constructability Life-safety, fire separation, and code compliance coordination Validate design assumptions, calculations, and interdisciplinary coordination. Mechanical Systems Oversight Oversee key mechanical systems, including: Data center cooling (CRAH/CRAC, chilled water, DX, evaporative cooling) Hydronics and fluid distribution Heat rejection systems Airflow management, pressurization, and containment strategies Smoke exhaust and other life-safety systems Review and validate CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) models to ensure efficient airflow, thermal performance, and operational reliability. Validate mechanical design calculations, equipment selections, and modeling outputs. Electrical Systems Oversight Evaluate and guide the development of electrical power systems, including: Medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution UPS systems and battery/energy-storage technologies Generators, switchgear, and paralleling gear Protective relaying, grounding, and bonding Emergency power, lighting, and controls Review load studies, short-circuit analyses, arc flash studies, and selective coordination plans. ICT & Security Systems Oversight Oversee ICT and security system designs, including: Structured cabling and pathways Network rooms and data halls integration Physical security systems (access control, CCTV, monitoring systems) Integration with building management and operational systems Ensure alignment with client security standards and operational requirements. Design Governance & Management Drive the design review and governance process, ensuring alignment with codes, standards, and the owner’s design basis. Coordinate interdisciplinary design integration across CSA, MEP, ICT, Security, controls, and other engineering disciplines. Manage design budgets, forecasts, and cost controls using ERP systems, ensuring alignment with program financial objectives. Manage specifications, technical standards, and consultant submittals to ensure consistency and compliance. Lead and manage value engineering initiatives to optimize cost, performance, and constructability without compromising reliability or client requirements. Oversee BIM coordination, clash detection, and model reviews using Revit and Navisworks to ensure fully coordinated, construction-ready designs. Ensure all design deliverables are complete, coordinated, and construction-ready. Maintain design logs, review matrices, risk registers, decision documentation, and change records. Construction & Commissioning Support Provide design-intent interpretation during construction and ensure contractors’ work aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and client requirements. Manage and review RFIs, submittals, and field issues to ensure alignment with design intent and contractual obligations. Multidisciplinary Change Order Evaluation Evaluate all design-related change order requests across CSA, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, and Security disciplines, including: Determining root cause (design development, unforeseen conditions, scope gaps, or contractor means/methods) Assessing technical and commercial validity Identifying alternate solutions or mitigation strategies Leading technical negotiations to minimize unnecessary change costs Ensuring documentation is compliant, justified, and properly approved Participate in commissioning planning, witness system testing, and validate that installed systems meet performance, security, and reliability requirements. Stakeholder Alignment Work closely with program management, operations, construction, finance, and external designers to ensure design solutions meet functional, operational, and business objectives. Communicate design decisions, risks, and recommendations clearly and effectively to leadership and external stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications: 15+ years of design experience in data centers or mission-critical environments across CSA, MEP, ICT, and Security disciplines. 5+ years as an owner’s representative, design manager, or consulting lead managing multidisciplinary design teams. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline. ⁠Extensive experience with hyperscale data center programs. Strong understanding of applicable codes and standards, including: ASHRAE, NFPA, Uptime Institute NEC, NFPA 70/70E, IEEE standards International Building Code (IBC) and local jurisdictional requirements Proven ability to manage external design firms, control budgets, and hold partners accountable for performance. Demonstrated experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, and model review processes. ⁠Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent professional certification. Preferred Qualifications: ⁠Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. POSITION DETAILS: Location: Remote Position (US-based) Position: Senior Design Manager (Data Centers) Position Classification: Salary-based full-time hours Current US 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 Autodesk Revit Autodesk Navisworks AutoCAD ERP systems for budget and cost management 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. At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.

Ensuring product quality through inspections, audits, and process improvements. | Extensive experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, and inspection, with leadership in quality systems. | 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 International is where you belong. At Decima, you will be able to explore incredible growth and professional development opportunities. We are looking for a seasoned and strategic Associate Director, Construction and Quality Management, to oversee and integrate both construction execution and quality management across multiple large-scale data center projects for top global technology clients. This leadership role will manage a team of Quality Supervisors and Construction Managers working across different states, ensuring consistency, compliance, and excellence in all phases of construction delivery. Based primarily out of our Allen, Texas office, this position requires frequent, ad-hoc travel to project sites across the US. The Associate Director will serve as a key leader in driving construction efficiency, enforcing quality standards, mentoring diverse teams, and maintaining strong client relationships. This role demands strategic thinking, operational leadership, and deep expertise in both construction and quality management practices. We are seeking candidates who are visionary, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing long-term strategic goals with daily execution. Join us and help build the infrastructure that powers the digital economy. 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. QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications: 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 qualifications: 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. POSITION DETAILS Primary Location: Allen, Texas, with frequent travel required to multiple project sites across the US Position: Associate Director, Construction and Quality Management 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 Office Microsoft 365 Microsoft Project Bluebeam Procore or similar construction management platforms 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. At Decima International, we offer a competitive salary package, including paid time off and performance-based bonuses. We also provide excellent medical, vision and dental insurance for our employees.