(PM) Project Manager

overwatch; Meridian (MS); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical in the United States seeks a Project Manager to lead data center construction initiatives. The role is based with a 50% travel requirement and a 50% split between Dallas, TX and Meridian, MS, ensuring effective handovers, commissioning, and closeout with our construction team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Construction Management or 5+ years CM/GC experience, strong communication, cost forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or 5+ years CM/GC experience.
• Frequent, high-quality, transparent information flow and escalation is required.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial construction design, bidding and execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide transparent communications and escalate risks needing mitigation.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Development and Design teams prior to mobilization.
• Manage monthly pay applications and perform financial reviews.
• Lead planning with Operations for customer handovers and commissioning.
• Coordinate with OFCI vendors and General Contractors on logistics and deliveries.
• Oversee daily logs, photos, trackers, safety audits, and meeting notes.
• Manage contractor contracts, POs, and change orders.
• Maintain milestone schedules and develop executive project reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

5+ years CM/GC experience

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 a purpose.

Overview

Project Manager

This role can be based in Dallas, TX or Meridian, MS (50% split time between our Dallas, TX and Meridian, MS)

Team is looking for people who believe there’s a different way to deliver great projects and can easily adapt to change in a quickly growing organization. We strive to create great partnerships with our clients, contractors and supply chain partners through transparent communications, humble and curious collaboration, and a zealous focus on consistent execution of the most important 20%.

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.

What You Need to Succeed

• 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.

• Sub Specialty Area
• Construction Manager

Required Training

• Construction

Required Experience

• Construction bachelor degree, or min 5years CM or GC experience

Certifications Required

• Bachelor degree

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.