[TEST] Preconstruction Manager
Overwatch · Dallas, United States
Role OverviewOverwatch is hiring a Preconstruction Manager to lead early-stage planning for data center campuses. You will shape scope, budget, schedule, and procurement strategy before construction starts and hand a clear, buildable plan to the delivery team.
Key Responsibilities• Lead preconstruction planning for data center projects, including scope definition, constructability reviews, and phasing.• Develop and maintain conceptual and detailed budgets with Estimating and Cost teams.• Build early schedules and long lead procurement plans with Scheduling and Procurement partners.• Coordinate with owners, designers, and trade partners to resolve design and site risks before mobilization.• Prepare bid packages, lead bid leveling, and recommend trade partner selections.• Hand off project plans, risk registers, and assumptions to the construction management team.
Qualifications:Required Experience & Skills• 8+ years of construction experience, including 4+ years in preconstruction for large commercial, industrial, or data center projects.• Experience developing budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies for projects over $50M.• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems typical of data centers.• Strong written and verbal communication with owners, designers, and trade partners.Preferred Experience• Experience with hyperscale or colocation preconstruction.• Experience with design-build or construction manager at risk delivery.• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and estimating tools.Education• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.Certifications• PMP or similar project management credential preferred.• OSHA 30 preferred.Schedule & Work Environment• Hybrid: in the office or project office three days per week and remote two days, with site visits as needed.• Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility around project deadlines.• Primarily desk based, with occasional site visits that require PPE.