Civil Structure Architecture QA 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 CSA QA Manager to support us in the development of multiple 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; and an emphasis on strong project management fundamentals. You 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 ensuring the implementation and management of the Quality Management System (QMS), in addition to the coordination, performance, and completion of all construction inspection and testing services for each project. The CSA QA Manager is accountable for the quality of the work performed and for ensuring the project meets the contractual requirements set forth by the client.

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

• Develop a sound understanding of the project scope and requirements
• Ensure compliance with stringent contract and owner quality requirements
• Prepare comprehensive, project-specific QC plans
• Review and verify material submittals for A/E and client review
• Verify that delivered materials comply with approved submittals
• Provide and review submittals, RFI logs, maintenance logs, and other project-related documentation in a timely manner
• Review and update QC punch lists and coordinate completion with the GC and subcontractors
• Verify implementation and operation of QA/QC systems by planning and conducting internal quality audits and on-site inspections
• Ensure continuous improvement of the Quality System and its implementation
• Ensure all contractual, company, and local authority requirements for Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) are met
• Review, update, and verify the distribution of the Quality Management Procedure, Quality Manual, and related documentation for Infrastructure, MEP, Civil, and other GC divisions and subcontractors
• Verify that GCs provide adequate quality systems training/awareness to their personnel
• Ensure all non-conformance issues are promptly investigated, with corrective and preventive actions proposed, implemented, and closed out in a timely manner
• Communicate the project’s contractual quality requirements to all relevant personnel, ensuring that their roles in fulfilling these requirements are clearly understood
• Ensure that GC and subcontractor quality systems and plans are acceptable and comply with the “Project Contract”
• Ensure subcontractors’/suppliers’ quality systems are implemented and effective
• Ensure timely calibration of all inspection, measurement, and test equipment
• Review and maintain the list of approved suppliers and subcontractors
• Liaise with the General Contractor, client, and project management team to resolve potential and actual quality issues
• Establish strong relationships with GCs and clients and communicate effectively with both technical and management-level personnel
• Prepare PowerPoint decks and present updates to management on progress, findings, and recommendations
• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
• Perform other related duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• 12+ years of construction quality management experience
• Prior hyperscale data center development and construction experience
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in managing field engineering, inspections, and NDE related to QA/QC functions
• Proven ability to develop and manage non-conformance and deficiency reporting programs, including root cause analysis
• Experience developing and monitoring QA/QC budgets for projects
• Ability to ensure codes, standards, specifications, procedures, and regulations are identified and met or exceeded
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism
• Experience as a QA/QC Manager on large commercial, industrial, or mission-critical facilities construction projects
• Strong understanding of construction Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Experience producing a range of technical and management-level reports
• Experience in client-facing roles
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical construction issues to a variety of stakeholders
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to all levels of an organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification

 

POSITION DETAILS

• Location (On-site): Indianapolis, Indiana
• Position: CSA QA Manager
• Position Classification: Salary-based full-time regular hours
• Current U.S. work permit required. This position does not offer employment sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa sponsorship or transfer not offered)

 

PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft 365
• CxAlloy