Sr. Construction Manager

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

You act as the high-level bridge between the Owner’s business goals and the construction site’s daily chaos. Your job is to protect the Owner’s interests—specifically their money, their timeline, and the quality of the build—by catching risks before they become expensive disasters.

About the Role

• Audit & Enforcement: You don't build the schedule or the budget, but you audit them. You ensure the GC is being honest about lead times, costs, and progress.
• The "Paperwork" Gatekeeper: You oversee the flow of RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, and change orders. You review every extra charge to make sure it’s fair before the Owner pays it.
• Procurement & Bidding: You help pick the right vendors. You perform "bid leveling" (comparing apples to apples) to ensure the Owner gets the best deal and the right expertise.
• Design & Strategy: You sit in on design reviews to ensure the architects aren't over-designing or missing building codes, and that the plans are actually "buildable" in the field.
• Commissioning (Cx) & Handover: This is a big focus. You ensure that every piece of equipment is tested (Levels I-V) and that the facility is 100% ready for the operations team to move in.

Your Daily "Survival Kit" (Key Tools)

You are responsible for owning and maintaining these three specific logs to keep the project moving:

1. Action Item Log: Tracking the "who, what, and when" of daily tasks.
2. Milestone Management Log: A high-level view of the project schedule (P6) to keep everyone focused on the big dates.
3. Risk Log: Identifying potential safety, budget, or schedule threats and hosting weekly sessions to kill those risks.

Key Constraints to Remember

• 100% On-Site: There is a strict no telework/hybrid policy for this role.
• Facilitator, Not Doer: You are an agent for the Owner’s internal teams. You help the field teams talk to the corporate teams.
• Behavioral Safety: While you aren't the safety officer, you are responsible for ensuring the GC is actually running a high-quality safety culture.

Qualifications: 

• 3–5 years minimum experience as a Project Manager supporting Data Center construction projects
• Experience working onsite in mission-critical or data center environments
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, coordination, and field execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center clients
• Experience across greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit construction projects
• Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure systems

Certifications & Training

• OSHA 10 required (minimum)
• OSHA 30 preferred or required shortly after start

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 EnvironmentThis 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 essen