Hybrid Data Center Construction Project Manager

Overwatch-Mission-Critical; Meridian (MS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead data center construction initiatives in a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX or Meridian, MS (50% split). You will coordinate preconstruction, design, and field activities, drive cost forecasting, and manage contract administration, reporting, and vendor partnerships.

You will oversee construction teams, ensure milestones are met, and communicate with senior management to align scope, budget, and schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related, or minimum 5 years of construction management or general contractor experience.
• Frequent, high-quality, transparent information flow and escalation is the highest priority for this role.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial construction design, bidding and execution.
• Cost management and forecasting knowledge.
• Strong organization, planning, and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks to meet requirements and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence decisions through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning and the presentation of options and their implications cost, schedule, stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams, dive deep into the details, and present findings to senior management.
• 50% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide transparent and unmanaged communications, escalating risks and issues requiring mitigation and/or resolution.
• Collaborate with the Preconstruction, Development and Design Teams prior to mobilization to fully execute the due diligence, design and bidding processes to set each project up for a successful delivery.
• Manage monthly pay application process and lead monthly project financial reviews and reporting.
• Lead engagement and planning with Operations team to ensure successful customer handovers, to include co-leading commissioning and closeout phase.
• Build and maintain synergistic partnerships with our OFCI vendors and General Contractors and manage the coordination of all manufacturing, logistics, storage, deliveries, etc.
• Manage our Construction Managers’ execution of our Project Disciplines, to include Daily Logs, Photos, Infrastructure Trackers, Safety Audits and Meeting Notes.
• Manage Contractor Contracts, PO's, and Change Orders.
• Manage weekly and monthly milestone schedule updates, and develop executive project reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

5 years CM or GC experience

Job description

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead data center construction initiatives in a hybrid role based in Dallas, TX or Meridian, MS (50% split). You will coordinate preconstruction, design, and field activities, drive cost forecasting, and manage contract administration, reporting, and vendor partnerships.

You will oversee construction teams, ensure milestones are met, and communicate with senior management to align scope, budget, and schedule.