(CM) Construction Manager

Overwatch-Mission-Critical; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical seeks an entry-level Construction Manager to begin a long-term career in construction management. The role welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds who demonstrate organization, communication, and professionalism, with a willingness to learn on active construction sites.

Ideal candidates are curious, coachable, and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment while building relationships with site teams and leaders.

Qualifications

• Open to entry-level and career-transition candidates.
• Previous construction experience is not required.
• Driver's license valid for role and able to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with laws.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong communicator

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Problem identification

Curious mindset

Coachable

Adaptable to pace

Career-focused

Job description

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 a purpose.

Overview

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – ENTRY / CAREER TRANSITION PROFILE

What the team is looking for

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to enter the construction industry and build a long-term career in construction management. Previous construction experience is not required.

The team is intentionally open to candidates coming from other industries — retail, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, customer service, operations, cosmetology/hair styling, or other fast-paced environments — who demonstrate the right transferable skills, professionalism and genuine interest in construction.

Ideal Candidate

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Strong communicator — both written and verbal.
• Comfortable interacting with different personalities and levels of leadership.
• Detail-oriented and disciplined about documentation and follow-up.
• Comfortable learning new systems, processes and terminology.
• Able to identify an issue and communicate/escalate it quickly.
• Curious and asks good questions rather than pretending to know everything.
• Coachable, humble and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Interested in being on a construction site and learning how projects are built.
• Looking for a career, not simply another job.

Culture is HUGE for the team. They can teach construction. What is much harder to teach is communication, humility, curiosity, work ethic, organization and the ability to build relationships.

Required Experience

• Open to entry-level and career-transition candidates.
• Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, operations, customer service, or other fast-paced environments is a plus but not required.

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.

PhysicalRequirements

• 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
• 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.