MEP Project Manager

OVERWATCH; Appleton (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A veteran-owned small business is seeking a Project Manager to lead data center construction projects in a high-stakes environment. The candidate will oversee the project lifecycle, manage teams, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal individual will have over 5 years of experience in construction, particularly in data centers, and be proficient with project management software. This position requires mobility for site visits and maintaining a valid driver's license for travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial or industrial construction, preferably with data centers.
• Able to travel nationally for oversight and meetings.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Proficiency with PM software and strong safety and QA/QC mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of construction projects.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage project budgets and cost controls.
• Act as the main liaison between clients and project stakeholders.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Financial stewardship

Site management

Team leadership

Proficiency in project management software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

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.

Role Overview

The Project Manager is the primary lead for technical data center construction projects. This is a high-level leadership position responsible for the full lifecycle of a project—from planning and budgeting to execution and final delivery—within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Key Interview Pillars (What the Client is looking for)

1. Technical & Strategic Oversight

• Project Lifecycle Management: You must be able to lead the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of complex construction projects.
• Financial Stewardship: Experience developing and maintaining project budgets and strict cost controls is essential.
• Site Management: The role requires conducting regular site visits to monitor progress, ensure safety compliance, and maintain quality standards.
• Managing Teams: The client wants a leader who can mentor and manage project teams, including Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Primary Point of Contact: You will act as the main liaison between clients, design teams, and other project stakeholders.

3. Operational Excellence

• Administrative Proficiency: Candidates must be skilled in managing standard construction processes, including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Issue Resolution: The client is looking for someone who can proactively anticipate and resolve hurdles related to logistics, resources, or constructability.
• Reporting: You will lead project meetings and be responsible for presenting progress updates to both clients and senior leadership.

Top "Must-Haves" for the Candidate

• Relevant Experience: 5+ years in commercial or industrial construction, with a strong preference for data center, mission-critical, or MEP-intensive project experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Mastery of project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Mobility: The ability to work full‑time at project sites and travel nationally for oversight and meetings is 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.

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.

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.

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

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.