Project Manager; White Space

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.

• Fit-Out Leadership: Oversee the installation of raised flooring, structural ceilings, hot/cold aisle containment systems, and server rack deployments.
• Technical Coordination: Manage the integration of Branch Circuit Monitoring (BCM), Starline busways, and Remote Power Panels (RPPs) within the white space.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Direct specialized low-voltage and electrical contractors, ensuring high-density cabling and fiber optics are installed to Tier III or IV standards.
• Schedule Integration: Coordinate the "handover" from the Grey Space teams to the White Space teams to ensure seamless continuity.
• Commissioning (Cx): Lead Level 4 and Level 5 commissioning activities, including integrated systems testing (IST) and heat load testing using load banks.
• Quality & Safety: Maintain clean-room protocols during the final stages of construction to prevent equipment contamination.

• Experience: Minimum 5–8 years in construction project management, with at least 3 years dedicated to Data Center White Space or high-density colocation environments.
• Hyperscale Familiarity: Proven track record working on builds for major cloud service providers (MSFT, AWS, Google, Meta) or large-scale wholesale operators.

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.

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.

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.

• 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 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…