Senior Project Manager - Dallas, Texas

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 Senior Project Manager with a specialization in telecom and fiber infrastructure to support us in the development of multiple hyperscale data center projects for one of the top technology clients in the world. This is a client-facing role that requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, the ability to self-direct, client representation, and an emphasis on strong project management fundamentals. This position will support ongoing construction projects in Dallas, Texas , as well as a nationwide fiber/telecom program , requiring the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

A strong background in data center development, telecom/fiber deployments , and technical construction delivery is highly desirable.

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

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

• Versed in modern project management techniques within complex, multi-functional organizations; have an understanding and knowledge of engineering, design, procurement and contracting, safety, construction, and commissioning.
• Establish a strong relationship with the client and communicate with both technical and management-level personnel.
• Create and/or maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective engineering solutions, particularly in telecom and fiber-related scopes.
• Responsible for developing, managing, and reporting on scope, schedule, and budget across both local and remote project teams.
• Manage assigned work from start to close out, covering all aspects related to work delivery in order to ensure that the work is conducted in a timely and effective manner.
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present to management on progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Responsible for forensic analysis of existing building systems to improve facility performance.
• Research new technologies and systems and study the feasibility of integrating them into fiber/telecom infrastructure strategies.
• Provide project single point of contact for both Dallas-based and remote projects.
• Vendor management and contract compliance.
• Provide vendor oversight and performance management, particularly for telecom/fiber scope vendors.
• Review and approval of vendor scope of work and design review of site and building plans.
• Manage the selection, contracting, and integration of multiple vendors and internal partners.
• Facilitate client/sponsor decision-making to drive solutions and schedules, and manage change as required.
• Apply/influence strategies and negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.
• Manage compliance with audit results and recommendations.
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Prepare Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and other project approval tools and templates.
• Work with contractors to establish CPM baseline schedules.
• Facilitate, run, and chair 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:

• 15+ years of construction and project management experience, including experience managing telecom/fiber infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction engineering, project management, or related technical fields.
• An excellent understanding of construction and building systems, particularly as they relate to data centers and network infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, contract management, project delivery methods, and building systems/components.
• Experience developing various types of reports, targeting different audiences.
• Experience in client-facing positions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand technical and complicated construction programs and the ability to communicate progress to both technical and management-level personnel.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate with any audience clearly and accurately.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in construction management.
• Earned Value Management experience.
• Active membership in PMI, CCMA, or a similar association.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Strong background in data center development and construction.
• Experience in design, testing, and commissioning of telecom/fiber systems.

POSITION DETAILS

Primary Location (On-site): Dallas, Texas
Travel Requirement: 50% travel to project locations across the United States
Position: Senior Project 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)

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-site – Dallas, Texas (with 50% travel to multiple locations)

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.