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 purpose.
We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to contribute significantly to the overall success of the data center site build, ensuring it is completed on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee contractor safety performance
- Work closely with various teams, including General Contractors, Design Engineering Operations, Networking, Controls, Security, and Commissioning
- Control project costs by monitoring the budget, negotiating with contractors and change orders, and identifying opportunities for cost savings without sacrificing quality
- Detect potential risks early and devise strategies to mitigate them, ensuring that the project remains on schedule and within budget
- Serve as the escalation point for complex constructability issues
- Develop and manage the project schedule, ensuring that deadlines are met, and potential delays are promptly addressed
- Act as a central point of contact, facilitating communication among various stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities
- Navigate through the regulatory landscape, ensuring that the project complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations and secures necessary permits
- Provide continuity in the event of unforeseen circumstances or changes in the project team, ensuring that the project’s goals and vision remain consistent
- Offer valuable insights and recommendations for cost-effective solutions, assisting owners in making informed decisions that balance quality and budget considerations
- Mentor other members of the build teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
Required Job Skills:
- Have knowledge of critical data center equipment (Generators, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Switchgear, Transformers, Power Feeders, Chillers, Plumbing, Fire Detection/Suppression, Air Handling Units, Computer Room Air Handling/Conditioning Units, UPS, CRAH, CRAC)
- Demonstrated expertise and experience in data center construction
- Solid understanding of cost management and risk mitigation
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to manage tight timelines and ensure high-quality standards
- Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations related to data center construction
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of construction management or general contractor experience.
- 5+ years of mission-critical/data center construction management experience.
- Experience with civil construction work and understand politics with local community.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial construction design, bidding, and execution.
- Cost management and forecasting knowledge.
- Strong organization, planning, and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, and presentation of options.
- Comfortable with financial details and able to connect them to the big picture and communicate the story behind the numbers.
- Ability to work with diverse cross-functional teams and present findings to senior management.
Benefits: Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 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.
