Construction Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee data center build activities on site. You will coordinate with general contractors, manage schedules, and ensure QA/QC compliance across multiple project phases from site logistics to commissioning.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of data center experience, strong communication, and the ability to work on-site Monday through Friday in a demanding construction environment with travel as the footprint expands.

Qualifications

• 5–10 yrs data center experience (managing scope / PM experience / Operations)
• Must be on site M-F 8am–5pm; valid driver’s license required.
• Strong ability to communicate with contractors, engineers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Oversight – Day-to-Day Tracking/Management
• Team/GC Coordination: Base Build GC vs. Fit‑Out GC
• MOP Coordination
• Delivery Coordination
• Site Logistics Coordination
• QA/QC oversight: ensure plan and correct execution
• Commissioning: Submittals, RFI’s; Procurement Log
• Manage local to Richmond VA and expanding footprint across the U.S.

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 purpose.

Overview

Safety Oversight

• Schedule Oversight – Day-to-Day Tracking/Management
• Team/GC Coordination: Base Build GC vs. Fit‑Out GC
• MOP Coordination
• Delivery Coordination
• Site Logistics Coordination
• Liquid Cooling – not an expert but has some experience with it
• 5-10yrs Data center experience (managing scope / PM experience/ Operations)

QA/QC

• Diving Into Plans/Specs – Understand Design Intent/Scope/Etc.
• Ensuring GC is Executing QA/QC Plan (Project Specific)
• Tenant Fit‑Out Experience: Fast Paced Schedule – Need to Execute Correctly, The First Time
• Busway/RPP’s, Hot Aisle Containment, Conveyance, Etc.
• Existing Buildings Retrofits: Added CRAH’s, Power/Cooling, PQM Retrofit, Etc.

Commissioning

• Submittals, RFI’s
• Procurement Log

Other Items:

• OFCI Tracking
• OAC Meetings
• GC Weekly Reports, Safety Metrics
• Local to the area: Richmond VA, Fayetteville GA, Dallas TX, Cedar Rapids IA, Phoenix AZ, Salt Lake City UT. Over time the foot print will expand to Midland Odessa, TX, North Central (Amarillo Area) TX and other areas across the United States.
• Must be on site M-F 8am to 5pm and will adjust as necessary.

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 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

Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.