Senior Data Center Construction Lead

Overwatch Mission Critical; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, ground-up data center construction from preconstruction through commissioning. You will oversee schedules, budgets, contractors, vendors, and quality to ensure on-time delivery aligned with client expectations.

The role requires 10+ years of PM experience in data center or similarly complex environments, strong leadership, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. On-site work and travel are expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience overseeing large-scale ground-up construction projects.
• Experience managing budgets, change orders, forecasting and risk mitigation.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including MEP systems.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project; ability to manage complex construction schedules.
• On-site work ability and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily project execution with contractors, vendors, and consultants.
• Manage project schedules, milestones, sequencing, and risk to meet timelines.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, change orders, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate permitting, design deliverables, RFIs, submittals, and OFE deliveries.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of critical power and mechanical systems.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance with regular progress updates.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Scheduling

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management

PMP/ CCM certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale, ground-up data center construction from preconstruction through commissioning. You will oversee schedules, budgets, contractors, vendors, and quality to ensure on-time delivery aligned with client expectations.

The role requires 10+ years of PM experience in data center or similarly complex environments, strong leadership, and proficiency with Primavera P6 and MS Project. On-site work and travel are expected.