Construction Utilities Manager (On-site) - Atlanta, Georgia

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 results-driven Construction Utilities Manager to support the delivery of multiple hyperscale data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a highly collaborative, field-based role responsible for overseeing all aspects of utility infrastructure, both permanent and temporary, including power, water, sewer, stormwater, gas, and telecom systems. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring timely coordination, permitting, and execution of utility scopes to meet the aggressive schedule and reliability demands of hyperscale and colocation data center builds.

We are looking to bring in dedicated individuals with a passion for infrastructure delivery and deep experience in utility construction. We will support your professional development and growth so we can continue to shape the future of mission-critical facilities together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead utility planning and coordination efforts with local agencies, utility providers, and design teams to ensure infrastructure capacity aligns with data center needs.


• Oversee the utility permitting process, facilitating timely approvals from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).


• Manage design reviews of civil and utility infrastructure to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with project and operational requirements.


• Coordinate construction activities related to trenching, duct bank installation, vault placement, and utility commissioning in accordance with redundancy standards (e.g., N+1, 2N).


• Supervise and manage utility subcontractors, ensuring adherence to schedule, safety, budget, and quality expectations.


• Interface with internal stakeholders, including MEP leads, commissioning agents, and owners’ representatives, to align utility deliverables with overall project milestones.


• Oversee the setup and transition of temporary utilities (Power/Water) to permanent systems, ensuring seamless handover and system integrity.


• Maintain detailed and organized records of utility layouts, agreements, inspections, and as-builts for final turnover documentation.


• Identify and evaluate risks related to utility delays or outages; develop and implement mitigation strategies to avoid impacts to construction and commissioning.


• Perform other utility-related duties as required and assigned by project leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive utility coordination and construction experience, including at least 3 years on mission-critical or data center projects


• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience


• Deep understanding of utility infrastructure systems (electrical, water, sewer, gas, telecom) and data center-specific redundancy and reliability standards


• Proven success in working with utility companies, public agencies, permitting authorities, engineers, and contractors


• Strong ability to interpret and coordinate civil, utility, and MEP drawings and specifications


• Familiarity with Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and other delivery methodologies, as well as data center design standards and infrastructure requirements


• Proficient in construction management platforms such as Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite


• OSHA 30 certification with strong working knowledge of trenching, excavation, and electrical safety requirements


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and executive stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience delivering utility scopes for hyperscale data centers or similarly complex projects


• Professional engineering license (PE), PMP, or other relevant certifications


• Experience using Primavera P6 for schedule integration and utility milestone tracking


• Familiarity with sustainable infrastructure practices and energy efficiency considerations in utility design and execution

POSITION DETAILS

• Location (On-site): Atlanta, Georgia


• Position: Construction Utilities Manager


• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time regular hours


• Current US work permit required. This position does not offer sponsorship for employment (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)


• Primarily field-based at data center construction sites, with occasional office-based coordination


• Requires travel to utility provider offices and local government agencies as needed


• Must be able to work in active construction environments with variable weather and ground conditions

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Procore


• Bluebeam


• Microsoft Project


• Microsoft Office Suite


• Microsoft 365


• Primavera P6