Senior Project 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.

This role will focus on the base building and MEP infrastructure portions of the project. They will be required to coordinate with the DCIB teams that are executing the tenant fit out data hall white space projects separately.

• Project Oversight: Lead and manage the construction of data centers by colocation providers, ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Risk Evaluation: develop a deep understanding of the project to evaluate the risk profiles associated with timely delivery, address gaps in risk identification and mitigation and inform the business of associated potential impacts.
• Risk Management: develop mitigation strategies for major project risks to ensure project success.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and colocation providers, facilitating clear and effective communication. Develop and maintain key relationships to effectively support internal and external stakeholders.
• Schedule Management: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, coordinating with colocation providers to ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Tenant Fit Out Integration: Work closely throughout design, construction, and commissioning to fully coordinate and integrate the separate scope of tenant fit out projects with the DCIB teams leading these efforts.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and oversee quality control processes to ensure all construction activities meet design specifications and industry standards.
• Design Coordination: Collaborate with design teams to ensure that construction activities align with the approved design plans and specifications.
• Compliance: Ensure all construction activities comply with relevant regulations, codes, and standards.
• Provide ongoing colocation Provider evaluation input for continuous improvement
• Regular site walks to ensure schedule, coordination, and quality will be required throughout the life of the project on a regular basis.

This team comprises experienced project managers, commissioning experts, and construction specialists who work collaboratively to ensure the successful execution of complex data center construction projects. They bring a wealth of expertise in project management, technical design, and on-site construction, ensuring that our data centers meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and sustainability.

• Strong knowledge of base building data center construction- civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing.
• Project management: for startup and commissioning phases of major data center projects.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of data center design, construction, and operational requirements, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and sustainability.
• Project Management: Proven expertise in managing large-scale data center construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Budget Management: Proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing project budgets to ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop effective mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and costs.
• Vendor Management: Experience in selecting, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, contractors, and…