Senior Construction 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 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.

Overview

The Construction Manager will oversee daily construction activities across mission critical projects and serve as a key liaison between ownership, general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and commissioning teams. This role requires strong field leadership, construction management expertise, and the ability to manage multiple scopes simultaneously while maintaining aggressive project schedules and high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting large-scale data center, industrial, or mission critical construction projects with strong knowledge of MEP infrastructure and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities across active mission critical projects.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, sequencing, and milestone completion.
• Oversee field execution for civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical scopes.
• Support installation oversight for mission critical infrastructure including:
  • UPS systems
  • Switchgear
  • Generators
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Cooling infrastructure
  • Utility and substation coordination
• Conduct site walks and monitor quality control throughout all phases of construction.
• Identify and resolve field issues, schedule impacts, and coordination conflicts.
• Participate in owner meetings, construction meetings, and progress reporting.
• Review RFIs, submittals, schedules, and field documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, site safety protocols, and operational procedures.
• Support commissioning coordination, turnover activities, and project closeout efforts.
• Drive schedule adherence and assist in maintaining overall project performance.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of construction management experience.
• Prior experience supporting data center, mission critical, industrial, or large commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience managing subcontractors and field construction operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Experience working in fast-paced, schedule-driven construction environments.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with construction management software and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety best practices.

Preferred Experience

• Hyperscale data center project experience.
• Experience supporting multi-phase campus developments.
• Electrical or mechanical systems background preferred.
• Familiarity with commissioning and startup activities.
• Experience working directly with owner-side or developer-side teams.
• Procore, BIM, or similar project management software experience preferred.

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 Environment

This 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 by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site - including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures - may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.

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.