Project Manager
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Summary
Project Manager leading mission-critical data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and client handover — managing schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders, and coordination of general contractors, MEP trades, and vendors. Requires 5+ years construction PM experience and 2+ years on data center builds; tools include Primavera P6, Procore, and Autodesk Construc
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.
Overview
The Project Manager will oversee the delivery of mission-critical data center projects from preconstruction through commissioning and client handover. Working closely with general contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders, the Project Manager will drive project execution, proactively manage risks, and ensure successful delivery of complex data center construction projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of data center construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and handover.
- Oversee daily project execution, coordinating general contractors, MEP trade partners, architects, engineers, consultants, and vendors.
- Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, proactively identifying risks, delays, and mitigation strategies.
- Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting, and variances in collaboration with internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Oversee construction contract administration, including contracts, pay applications, lien releases, change orders, and compliance requirements.
- Review and negotiate change orders, evaluating impacts on project scope, cost, and schedule before approval.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including permits, drawings, specifications, contracts, and closeout materials.
- Lead project meetings, communicate progress to stakeholders, and drive timely resolution of outstanding issues.
- Monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, contractual requirements, and project expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.
- 5+ years of construction project management experience, overseeing project execution, budgets, schedules, and contractor performance.
- 2+ years of direct data center construction experience required, supporting hyperscale, colocation, or other mission-critical data center projects.
- Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure, including electrical distribution, mechanical systems, cooling infrastructure, and complex MEP coordination.
- Proven experience managing construction budgets, schedules, contracts, change orders, project controls, and contractor performance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management platforms such as Primavera P6, Procore, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience delivering hyperscale data center construction projects.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Driver’s License Requirement
For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws.
Communication Skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.
The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
- Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.
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.
