Data Center Network Infrastructure Project 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. 
The Data Center Network Infrastructure Project Manager acts as the primary representative for the Owner, overseeing projects from early design through procurement, construction, and final handover. The role is centered on ensuring that telecom and infrastructure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet the team's strict quality and safety standards.
Key Operational Pillars

• End-to-End Project Management: Facilitates communication between internal partners (like DCNet and DCS), manages daily routines, and resolves project escalations to meet Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
• Project Controls & Finance: Proactively manages project risks, audits budget and schedule data, reviews supplier invoices, and performs monthly financial reconciliations (actualization).
• Procurement & Contract Management: Oversees the bidding process (bid leveling), manages Owner Furnished Material (OFCI) logistics, and tracks workflows from Statement of Work (SOW) creation to Purchase Order (PO) issuance.
• Field & Design Oversight: Reviews design documents for constructability, performs weekly safety walks (BOTG), and manages on-site supplier performance against milestones.
• Quality & Closeout: Implements QA/QC processes (NetQA), oversees testing and commissioning (Cx), manages the project punch list, and facilitates the final handover to the operations team.

Required Qualifications & SkillsBased on the responsibilities and performance indicators, a successful candidate requires:

• Technical & Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of construction management, design documents, building codes, and data center-specific infrastructure (telecom/fiber focus).
• Financial Acumen: Proficiency in cost analysis, cash flow projections, and managing complex project budgets and supplier claims.
• Tool Mastery: Ability to use internal systems such as FLUX, Talos, Buganizer, Rightcrowd, and GUTS for tracking tickets, risks, and site access. (may be new to the candidate which is completely okay and can be learned)
• High-Level Reporting: Experience producing weekly Management Reports and accurately updating site-level progress trackers.
• Risk Management: Skill in identifying potential threats to safety, quality, budget, or schedule and maintaining an active Risk Log.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Success in this role is measured by:

• Schedule Adherence: Meeting project timelines.
• Budget Adherence: Staying within financial targets.
• Material Delivery: Ensuring timelines for essential goods are met.
• Reporting Accuracy: Providing high-quality stakeholder updates on time.
• Data Integrity: Maintaining timely updates and closures in Buganizer and Talos.

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 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