Senior Project Manager – Mission-Critical Data Centers

overwatch; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Overwatch Mission Critical in Dallas / Meridian seeks an experienced Project Manager to guide complex data center construction from preconstruction through closeout.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safe, compliant execution with 50% travel. This role requires strong communication, risk management, and a proven ability to deliver on-time, within scope for mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related, or minimum 5 years of CM or GC 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.
• Ability to influence decisions through verbal and written communication, analyses of cost/schedule/implications.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams 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 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

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cost forecasting

Cross-functional teamwork

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

Construction Bachelor's degree

5+ years CM/GC experience

Job description

Overwatch Mission Critical in Dallas / Meridian seeks an experienced Project Manager to guide complex data center construction from preconstruction through closeout.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure safe, compliant execution with 50% travel. This role requires strong communication, risk management, and a proven ability to deliver on-time, within scope for mission-critical facilities.