Mechanical QAQC

About Overwatch Mission CriticalOverwatch 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 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 purpose.
Project DescriptionThis role will support a large-scale AI hyperscale data center construction project in Abilene, Texas. The Owner requires on-site quality control support during the equipment installation and commissioning phases to ensure all installations align with design intent, project specifications, and industry standards.
The position functions in an independent observation and reporting capacity, providing quality verification and documentation oversight while coordinating closely with the Owner’s team.

Responsibilities

Field Quality Inspections

Perform daily quality control inspections of mechanical, electrical, and medium-voltage equipment installations.

• Verify installations meet design drawings, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Identify and document installation deficiencies or non-conforming work.

Issue Tracking & Field Coordination

• Track field issues and deficiencies in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
• Confirm issues created by trade partners are properly documented.
• Monitor assignment of issues to responsible trade partners.
• Track follow-up actions and verify resolution and closure of deficiencies.

Documentation & Checklist Review

• Review completed Level 2 (L2), Level 3 (L3), and Level 4 (L4) installation and pre-commissioning checklists submitted by trade partners.
• Validate documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project standards.

Lessons Learned Documentation

Capture and document Lessons Learned throughout the project lifecycle.Maintain a living register of observations and improvements.

• Compile a structured final report at project closeout summarizing key findings and recommendations.

Owner Communication

Provide timely reporting of observations that may impact schedule, budget, design intent, or project efficiency.

• Escalate concerns or potential design conflicts directly to the Owner’s project team for evaluation.

Independent Observer Role

This position operates in an observer-only capacity.Personnel will not direct, instruct, or manage trade partners regarding corrective actions, schedule changes, or construction methods.

• All observations are communicated exclusively to the Owner’s team for direction and resolution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of construction experience required, with strong preference for mission-critical or data center environments. Extensive experience in data center construction projects required.
• Experience supporting installation, commissioning, or quality control processes on large-scale construction projects.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and medium-voltage equipment installations.
• Experience reviewing commissioning documentation and installation checklists.
• Working knowledge of construction quality control processes and standards.

Systems & Tools

• Experience using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) or similar construction management platforms.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Mechanical Subspecialty (Preferred)

Candidates with mechanical expertise should have experience with:

• Water-to-rack liquid cooling systems
• TCS (Technology Cooling System) loops
• CDU (Coolant Distribution Unit) installations
• Data center cooling infrastructure and commissioning activities

Additional Qualifications

Ability to work full-time on-site in Abilene, Texas.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to document technical observations clearly.
• Experience working within hyperscale or mission-critical environments preferred.

Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentThis position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and