Electrical Construction Manager (On-site) - Indianapolis, Indiana

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 Electrical 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 sound 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 major 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, proposals, and contract negotiations.

We are seeking 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 a big impact on the world, together.

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, and commissioning


• Establish strong relationships with clients and communicate effectively 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 project scope, schedule, and budget


• Manage assigned work from initiation through close-out to ensure timely and effective execution


• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and report to management on progress, findings, and recommendations


• Conduct forensic analysis of existing building systems to improve facility performance


• Research new technologies and systems and assess the feasibility of their integration into building use cases


• Serve as the single point of contact for project development and delivery


• Vendor Management and Contract Compliance:




• Oversee vendor performance and compliance


• Review and approve vendor scopes of work and design documentation


• Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal stakeholders


• Facilitate client/sponsor decision-making to drive solutions and manage change as needed


• Apply negotiation strategies to identify options and recommend solutions


• Ensure compliance with audit results and recommendations




• Review project plans, specifications, and requirements


• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other project approval tools and templates


• Collaborate with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules


• Lead project meetings (including OAC meetings) and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action items


• Review and validate project progress, contractor pay applications, and invoices


• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of construction management experience in the electrical field, developing large-scale facilities (mission-critical infrastructure, data centers, hospitals, hotels, etc.)


• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical field


• Prior hyperscale data center development and construction experience


• Strong understanding of construction and building systems


• In-depth knowledge of pre-design, pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, and building components/systems


• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Construction Management


• 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): Indianapolis, Indiana


• Position: Electrical Construction 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 Project


• Microsoft Office


• Microsoft 365