Quartus and Nios2 on Linux via ssh

I would like to execute fpga builds over ssh. Our toolset is Altera Quartus/Nios2 EDS 10.1. I am able to build when logged into the Linux pc. It seems that X is required for the tools to work correctly.

I tried exporting the DISPLAY:0.0 as a workaround. There is no X running, so this doesn't work. Also, most PCs are windows, and they won't have any X on them.

I am hoping that there is a command option to turn off using X.