Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure (On-site) - South Padre Island, TX, or Amarillo, TX

Decima International•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Decima International is seeking a driven and capable Construction Manager – Utility Power & Data Center Infrastructure to support the development of multiple data center projects for a top technology client. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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
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