Senior Construction Manager - Owners Representative

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.

The Owner's Representative / Senior Project Manager (ORPM) will support on-site construction execution for a large-scale data center project in Red Oak, TX. This role is responsible for coordinating and facilitating Construction Management duties on site, supporting schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives while working closely with field teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.

This position may support a single project or multiple projects within the campus/metro, depending on scope and growth.

Key Responsibilities

On-Site Project Coordination

• Coordinate and facilitate on-site CM/PM activities across active construction work streams.
• Serve as a primary on-site point of contact supporting day-to-day execution.
• Interface with contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and priorities.
• Track action items, risks, and issues; follow through to resolution.

Schedule & Execution Support

• Support schedule tracking and milestone coordination.
• Assist with identification of schedule risks and execution challenges.
• Participate in daily and weekly field coordination meetings as needed.
• Escalate issues appropriately to maintain project momentum.

Quality & Safety Support

• Support adherence to project safety standards and quality expectations.
• Observe field activities and flag safety or quality concerns to appropriate parties.
• Ensure project activities align with client standards and site requirements.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide clear, timely updates to project leadership and client stakeholders.
• Support documentation of decisions, issues, and action items.
• Maintain organized records related to execution, coordination, and field activity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with construction management, engineering, and site leadership.
• Support coordination across multiple disciplines and trades.
• Partner with other on-site team members to ensure consistent execution.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years minimum experience as a Project Manager supporting Data Center construction projects
• Experience working onsite in mission-critical or data center environments
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, coordination, and field execution
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting hyperscale data center clients
• Experience across greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit construction projects
• Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure systems

Certifications & Training

• OSHA 10 required (minimum)
• OSHA 30 preferred or required shortly after start

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…