(PM) Project Manager

overwatch; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Overwatch is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead hyperscale data center buildouts. You will oversee daily site activities, manage schedules and budgets, enforce safety standards, and coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to deliver milestones on time and to spec.

Candidates should have 5–10+ years in construction management, solid MEP system knowledge, OSHA 10 certification, and a proven track record leading on-site teams in complex environments.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction management experience
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects
• Strong understanding of MEP systems
• OSHA 10 certification or equivalent training
• Excellent communication and on-site leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities for hyperscale data center development.
• Ensure construction aligns with schedule, budget, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to meet milestones.
• Manage contractor performance and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Support schedule and cost tracking; review change orders and progress updates.
• Coordinate QA/QC and commissioning to meet design specifications and safety standards.
• Maintain strong on-site leadership and promote safety culture.

Skills

Construction PM experience

Vendor coordination

MEP knowledge

Communication

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

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 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.

Project Execution

• Oversee daily construction activities for hyperscale data center development including sitework, structural, electrical, and mechanical scopes.
• Ensure construction activities align with project schedule, budget, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain project milestones and deliverables.

Contractor & Vendor Coordination Act as the primary on-site liaison between contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.

• Manage contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations and construction standards.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and track progress across all active construction workstreams.

Schedule & Budget Management

• Monitor project schedules and assist in resolving schedule impacts or delays.
• Review contractor reports, change orders, and construction progress updates.
• Support project cost tracking and ensure construction activities remain aligned with budget expectations.

Quality & Compliance Ensure construction activities meet the team's mission-critical quality standards and design specifications.

• Coordinate with QA/QC and commissioning teams to support system readiness and operational requirements.
• Maintain compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.

Site Leadership Maintain strong on-site leadership presence and foster collaboration between all project stakeholders.

• Identify risks, elevate issues, and develop solutions to maintain construction progress.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to site safety programs.

Preferred Tools

• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Spaces

Required Training

• OSHA 10

Required Experience

• 5-10+ years of construction management experience, preferably supporting mission-critical or data center projects.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems.

Years of Data Center Experience Needed

• 10 years

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

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Competitive salary

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.