Mechanical Construction Manager

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, 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 driven and capable Mechanical Construction Manager 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 strong project management fundamentals. Candidates must be able to manage multiple projects concurrently and across multiple regions. A strong background in data center development, design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements is a big plus.

You will play an integral role in mentoring staff, forming long-term relationships with clients, and pursuing new work, which includes strategy development, positioning, proposing, and negotiating contracts.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for innovation and a 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

• Be well-versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; possess a sound understanding of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning
• Establish strong relationships with clients and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel
• Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective engineering solutions
• Develop, manage, and report on scope, schedule, and budget
• Manage assigned work from initiation through close-out, covering all aspects related to work delivery to ensure timely and effective execution
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and report to management on progress, findings, and recommendations
• Perform forensic analysis of existing building systems to improve facility performance
• Research new technologies and assess their feasibility for integration into building systems
• Serve as the single point of contact for all mechanical and plumbing disciplines, from project development through delivery
• Vendor Management and Contract Compliance:
  • Provide vendor oversight and performance management
  • Review and approve vendor scopes of work and site/building design plans
  • Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal partners
  • Facilitate client/sponsor decision-making to drive solutions, adhere to schedules, and manage change as needed
  • Apply and influence negotiation strategies to identify options and recommend solutions
  • Manage compliance with audit results and recommendations

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of construction and project management experience in the mechanical/plumbing field, supporting development of various facility types (e.g., mission-critical semiconductors, hospitals, hotels, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, project management, or a related technical field
• Prior hyperscale data center development and construction experience
• Strong understanding of construction and building systems
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, building components/systems, and applicable technologies
• Experience developing various types of reports for different audiences
• Experience in client-facing roles
• Proven ability to understand complex technical construction programs and clearly communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly to any audience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Active membership in PMI, CCMA, or similar associations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification
• Design, testing, and commissioning experience is a strong plus

POSITION DETAILS

• Location (On-site): Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Position: Mechanical Construction Manager
• 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 Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365

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.