Construction Manager
Overwatch · Red Oak, United States
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.
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced, results-driven Construction Manager to support the delivery of large-scale, mission-critical data center construction projects.The ideal candidate is a proactive construction professional who demonstrates strong ownership, technical competence, sound judgment, and the ability to independently drive project execution.This position requires more than monitoring construction progress. The successful candidate must actively identify constraints, challenge schedules, coordinate stakeholders, hold contractors accountable, and drive issues to resolution.We are looking for someone who anticipates problems before they become critical, takes responsibility for assigned deliverables, and consistently follows through on commitments.
Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction Management & Field Execution- Provide daily oversight of construction activities, including structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and associated infrastructure work.
- Monitor construction sequencing, workface readiness, trade coordination, and productivity.
- Identify field constraints and actively coordinate their resolution.
- Verify construction progress against approved drawings, specifications, and project milestones.
- Conduct field walks to validate reported progress and identify potential risks.
- Coordinate with developers, general contractors, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain a clear understanding of project priorities, critical activities, and upcoming milestones.
Schedule Management & Risk Mitigation- Review and challenge contractor schedules, including Primavera P6 baseline and recovery schedules.
- Understand critical-path activities, float consumption, schedule dependencies, and construction sequencing.
- Identify risks to milestone dates and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
- Validate contractor-reported progress against actual field conditions.
- Track near-term activities through detailed two-, three-, and six-week look-ahead schedules.
- Escalate potential schedule impacts early, supported by facts, analysis, and recommended recovery actions.
- Drive accountability for recovery commitments and verify their implementation.
MEP Systems & CommissioningDemonstrate working knowledge of mission-critical mechanical and electrical systems, including:- Medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution.
- Transformers, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and downstream power distribution.
- Chilled-water systems, cooling equipment, and associated infrastructure.
- Fire protection, life safety, and building management systems.
- Data hall infrastructure and equipment readiness.
- Coordinate construction completion with commissioning and turnover requirements.
- Understand the relationship between system completion, energization, functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and operational readiness.
- Identify construction and commissioning interface risks and drive timely resolution.
- Coordinate punch list closure, quality verification, and turnover documentation.
Contractor & Stakeholder Management- Hold developers, general contractors, and other delivery stakeholders accountable for agreed commitments.
- Challenge incomplete information, unsupported assumptions, and unrealistic schedules professionally and constructively.
- Facilitate coordination meetings with clearly defined actions, owners, and due dates.
- Identify gaps in responsibilities and drive alignment across construction, commissioning, operations, and technology deployment teams.
- Maintain productive working relationships while protecting the owner’s schedule, quality, safety, and commercial interests.
- Escalate unresolved issues appropriately, with supporting facts and actionable recommendations.
Project Controls, Reporting & Documentation- Maintain accurate action-item, constraint, risk, and issue logs.
- Provide concise, fact-based progress updates highlighting accomplishments, risks, schedule impacts, and decisions required.
- Track critical milestones and ensure timely closure of assigned deliverables.
- Review RFIs, submittals, field changes, and change orders for potential construction and schedule impacts.
- Ensure critical project decisions, commitments, and changes are properly documented.
- Maintain organized and current project records.
- Deliver executive-ready reporting that clearly distinguishes completed work from planned or forecasted activities.
Ownership & Independent Execution- Independently manage assigned workstreams from identification through closeout.
- Take initiative without requiring constant oversight or direction.
- Anticipate upcoming constraints and resolve issues before they affect project milestones.
- Follow through on commitments and verify completion rather than relying solely on verbal updates.
- Make sound decisions within delegated authority and recognize when escalation is necessary.
- Bring forward recommended solutions, not merely descriptions of problems.
- Demonstrate urgency, accountability, and a consistent focus on project outcomes.
Required Qualifications- 7+ years of progressive experience in construction management, general contracting, owner’s representation, or a comparable field.
- Experience delivering complex commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, contractor coordination, and field execution.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems and construction-to-commissioning interfaces.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and challenge construction schedules.
- Experience managing multiple contractors, competing priorities, and critical-path deliverables.
- Proficiency in construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change management processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications- Direct experience with hyperscale data centers or colocation facilities.
- Experience representing owners or customers on developer-led construction programs.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint.
- Experience coordinating electrical energization, mechanical startup, commissioning, IST, and turnover.
- Familiarity with data center power distribution, liquid cooling, and high-density computing infrastructure.
- Experience managing phased turnover, early access, and concurrent construction and deployment activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant industry certifications such as PMP or CCM.
Driver’s License RequirementFor 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 SkillsDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and