Controls Manager

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a qualified professional to support data center construction projects, focusing on controls, BMS/EPMS integration, and cross‑functional coordination with design and construction teams.

You will review customer specs, ensure design alignment, and translate requirements into project documentation, working closely with engineers and contractors in a dynamic data center environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems and their monitoring and controls.
• Experience with BMS and/or EPMS systems; candidates with deep expertise in either area encouraged.
• Ability to review mechanical/electrical submittals for controls requirements and design alignment.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into executable project documentation with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Work with design engineers, general contractors, controls contractors, vendors, and construction teams.
• Review customer specifications and incorporate requirements into project documentation.
• Coordinate across design, construction, vendors, and controls contractors throughout projects.

Skills

Reading drawings & specs

Mechanical & electrical systems

BMS/EPMS experience

Submittals & design alignment

Cross‑team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Niagara

ALC

EPMS platform

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Job description

About Overwatch Mission CriticalOverwatch 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

• Ability to read, interpret, and review construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building systems and their associated monitoring and controls
• Experience with BMS and/or EPMS systems; candidates with deep expertise in either mechanical or electrical controls are encouraged to apply
• Ability to review mechanical and electrical equipment submittals for controls-related requirements and design alignment
• Ability to review customer specifications and work with design teams to incorporate requirements into project documentation
• Strong understanding of the construction process and the coordination required between design, construction, vendors, and controls contractors
• Proficiency with construction management software and the ability to effectively navigate project documentation
• Self-driven, technically curious, and capable of operating as a subject matter expert while working across multiple project stakeholders
• Ability to independently interpret customer or owner requirements and work with design teams to translate those requirements into executable project documentation

Sub Specialty Area

• Controls- Building

Required Software Experience

• Niagara- ALC- Siemens plus an EPMS platform is the differentiator.

Required Training

• Ignition experience preferred.
• Ignition (by Inductive Automation) is a modern SCADA / HMI / IIoT platform that is heavily used in data centers.
• Building Management Systems (BMS)- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)

Required Experience

• Experience working directly with design engineers, general contractors, controls contractors, equipment vendors, and construction teams through design and execution.

Data Center Years Experience Needed

• 3 Years

Certifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in related field - Experience with data center or mission-critical facility construction is highly desirable

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

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and 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.