Security 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 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 purpose.

Overwatch Mission Critical is hiring an On-Site Security Project Manager / Lead to support a brownfield data center project in Texas. This is an on-site position focused on overseeing the installation and commissioning of physical security systems in an active mission-critical environment.

This role is 50% field / 50% office, working closely with the General Contractor to keep work on schedule, troubleshoot issues in real time, and escalate risks appropriately. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on field experience, can read and interpret drawings, and has led teams installing access control and video surveillance systems (Lenel, Milestone, or similar). Data center experience is not required - candidates from heavy commercial, industrial, or hospital environments are a strong fit.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee installation and commissioning of security equipment, including:

• Hardware: cabling, cameras, doors, readers, intercoms, NVRs
• Software:
  Access Control Systems (Lenel) and Video Surveillance Systems (Milestone)
• Ensure ACS/VSS system readiness and integration with enterprise security platforms.
• A person filling this position will have a Sr. Project Engineer reporting to them.

Required Experience Needed

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant construction, engineering, or field leadership role.
• Candidates with extensive experience as a Field Supervisor are strongly considered for this position.
• Experience in heavy commercial, industrial, or hospital construction environments is acceptable in lieu of direct data center experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in heavy commercial, industrial, or hospital projects is required when substituting for data center experience.

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…