CSA Site Engineer at Decima… · Riyadh

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.

About Decima International

Decima International is a leading professional services firm specializing in project management, planning, and advisory services for complex, large-scale developments. We partner with leading organizations in the technology and infrastructure sectors to deliver high-impact projects with precision and excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking a site-based CSA Site Engineer to supervise and verify civil, structural, and architectural works on data center projects.

The role focuses on construction quality, compliance, technical coordination, progress monitoring, and handover support within mission-critical environments. The ideal candidate will have strong CSA site supervision experience and the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, consultants, MEP, ICT, and commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect contractor execution of civil, structural, and architectural works.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, approved materials, and project standards.
• Oversee concrete, steel, masonry, finishes, waterproofing, access flooring, and architectural fit-out works.
• Review shop drawings, IFC drawings, material submittals, method statements, and ITPs.
• Coordinate CSA works with MEP, ICT, commissioning, and other project disciplines.
• Track progress and flag risks related to sequencing, access, constructability, and quality.
• Support inspections, testing, mock-ups, and quality verification activities.
• Report CSA-specific issues, progress updates, and risks to project leadership.
• Verify completed works and support contractor payment validation when required.
• Support snagging, punch list closure, as-built review, and handover documentation.
• Attend coordination and technical meetings with project stakeholders.
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety, quality, and project procedures.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in CSA site supervision and inspection.
• Solid knowledge of civil, structural, and architectural execution in high-specification construction environments.
• Experience reviewing shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and ITPs.
• QA/QC awareness for structural and architectural works.
• Ability to monitor contractors, verify compliance, and report progress accurately.
• Strong coordination skills across CSA, MEP, ICT, and commissioning interfaces.
• Good understanding of sequencing, constructability, access, and site quality risks.

Nice to Have

• Data center or mission-critical project exposure.
• Hyperscale or colocation facility experience.
• GCC project experience.
• Experience with tolerance-sensitive construction.
• Familiarity with raised floors, equipment plinths, dry finishes, fire-rated partitions, and ceiling coordination.
• Experience in phased handover or live project environments.
• Familiarity with Aconex, Procore, AutoCAD, or drawing review tools.

Core Competencies

• CSA Site Supervision – Ability to inspect and verify civil, structural, and architectural works on site.
• Quality and Compliance – Strong focus on specifications, approved materials, QA/QC processes, and project standards.
• Technical Coordination – Able to coordinate CSA interfaces with MEP, ICT, and commissioning teams.
• Progress Monitoring – Skilled in tracking site progress, reporting issues, and identifying risks early.
• Handover Support – Experience with snagging, punch lists, as-builts, and closeout documentation.
• Mission-Critical Awareness – Understanding of the quality and coordination standards required in data center environments.

Please Note: This position is part of our anticipated expansion in Saudi Arabia. While we are excited about the opportunities this role will offer, the position is not currently active and is associated with the planned launch of our operations in the region. By applying, you acknowledge that this is a future opportunity and not an offer of immediate employment. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to express your intent to be considered once the role becomes available.

Decima International is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to the safety and well-being 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.