About the role

The Construction Project Manager will lead complex data center projects from preconstruction through closeout, managing budgets, schedules, and field operations. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality, safe delivery while coordinating with stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors.

What they look for

Construction management Data center construction Budget management Project scheduling Subcontractor management Low voltage systems Fiber optics Security systems Controls systems Value engineering Contract administration Quality control Safety compliance Commissioning Stakeholder management Leadership

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 7 years of construction management experience, with a strong preference for 5+ years in mission-critical data center projects. Proficiency in managing low voltage, security, and control systems is required, along with strong leadership and financial management skills.

Benefits

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Paid time off Relocation assistance

Full description

About Overwatch Mission Critical

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry.

Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead and deliver complex data center construction projects from planning through closeout. This individual will be accountable for managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and field teams while ensuring high-quality, safe, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

Promotes and upholds a safe work environment for all workers and other personnel onsite by following the Overwatch safety program and industry safe practices.
Manage all phases of data center construction projects, from preconstruction through turnover.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
Lead daily site operations and coordinate with owners, landlords, superintendents, subcontractors, and vendors.
Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule, ensuring critical milestones are met.
Review and approve contracts, change orders, pay applications, and other project documentation.
Coordinate with design teams to ensure drawings, specifications, and standards are met.
Secure required permits and approvals from local authorities.
Conduct constructability reviews and implement value engineering solutions where appropriate.
Assist the client in identifying, scoping, buying-out, and scheduling all Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
Monitor and enforce quality standards, safety protocols, and compliance with company and client requirements.
Drive subcontractor prequalification, bid solicitation, scope reviews, and award recommendations.
Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
Oversee commissioning plans, inspections, and final turnover activities.
Manage punch lists, substantial completion, and project closeout processes.
Resolve conflicts, negotiate issues, and maintain positive relationships with project stakeholders.
Prepare and present progress reports to leadership, highlighting schedule, budget, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

7+ years of construction management or general contracting experience.
5+ years of mission-critical/data center project management strongly preferred overseeing design, implementation, and construction of Security systems.
5+ years of mission-critical/data center project management strongly preferred overseeing design, implementation, and construction of low voltage communications systems.
Deep knowledge of commercial construction practices, sequencing, and scheduling.
Strong history of managing low voltage construction including data, fiber, security, and controls systems. Working knowledge of these systems and ability to coordinate with design, owner, landlord, trade, and other stakeholder teams is required.
Strong cost control and forecasting skills.
Excellent organization, planning, and leadership abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Ability to understand financial details, tie them to project outcomes, and communicate effectively.
Comfortable leading diverse cross-functional teams and reporting to senior leadership.

Benefits:

Overwatch offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance available.

OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.