(Cx) (ORPM) Commissioning Owner's Rep Project Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Amarillo, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking an experienced Commissioning Owner’s Representative Project Manager (Cx ORPM) to serve as the on-site leader of Quality Assurance and Commissioning oversight on large-scale data center construction projects. The role represents the Owner’s interests in the field, ensuring quality, commissioning, and system readiness standards align with program requirements, construction milestones, and operational turnover expectations. Embedded with the General Contractor, Commissioning Agent (CxA), trade partners, and Owner stakeholders, this role provides leadership, oversight, and program execution from pre-construction through final turnover. The Cx ORPM serves as the single point of contact for Owner Quality and Commissioning matters on site; oversees commissioning program execution from L1 through L5; and leads field coordination, technical oversight, documentation and platform management, issue and change control, reporting, vendor coordination, meetings, scheduling, and stage-gate readiness. The position is full-time on site at data center construction projects. Work is generally Monday through Friday, with extended hours and weekends as required during critical commissioning activities. The environment involves frequent interaction with the GC, trades, CxA, vendors, and Owner stakeholders, and work in active indoor and outdoor construction areas. The role requires the ability to navigate active construction sites and perform the listed physical functions safely. PPE, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required. A valid driver's license is required for roles involving on-site presence or travel between work locations. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities, subject to the limitations described in the posting.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience in large-scale mission-critical or data center construction, commissioning, or mission-critical MEP systems.
Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and power distribution commissioning.
Experience working with General Contractors, Commissioning Agents, and Owner teams.
Experience managing commissioning documentation platforms such as ACC, CxAlloy, BIM360, or similar.
Deep understanding of L1–L5 commissioning processes and system integration testing.
Proven ability to lead a quality culture and drive accountability on site.
Ability to read drawings and review submittals, RFIs, QA plans, and commissioning procedures.
Strong communication, reporting, and cross-functional leadership skills.
For roles requiring on-site presence or travel between work locations, 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.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive between job sites and access areas of active construction zones, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Ability to tolerate outdoor weather, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors; communicate effectively and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Ability to use required PPE, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.
Sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage and observe site activity.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site leader for Quality and Commissioning and the single point of contact for Owner Quality and Commissioning matters on site.
Align the General Contractor, Commissioning Agent (CxA), trades, vendors, and Owner teams; reinforce a strong site quality culture; and ensure commissioning requirements are met at each stage gate and milestone.
Oversee L1–L5 commissioning program execution, including progress, tag completion, escalations, transition from installation verification through integrated systems testing, sequencing, and equipment delivery coordination.
Provide on-site technical leadership for electrical, mechanical, and power distribution system commissioning; support weekly site walks; identify and escalate risks; and champion inspections, commissioning requirements, and lessons learned.
Guide localization and development of commissioning scripts and checklists, coordinate reviews with subcontractors and CxA teams, and oversee deferred testing, warranty items, and final system-settings documentation.
Administer site-level electronic document management systems such as ACC, CxAlloy, or equivalent; train site teams; audit commissioning documentation and asset modules; and maintain data quality and program alignment.
Lead weekly defect and commissioning issue reviews, validate priority, data accuracy, and resolution timelines, manage change control for scripts and program deviations, and escalate significant quality events and risks.
Track and report commissioning metrics weekly; provide readiness assessments for major milestones such as MDA, IST, and FR; support executive reporting and dashboards; and monitor L1–L5 progress and Significant Quality Events.
Oversee CxA staffing plans and resource loading; review invoices, progress, and schedules of values; ensure QA/Cx resource onboarding and access; and validate commissioning and inspection personnel qualifications.
Lead and attend OAC, Quality, Startup, and Commissioning meetings; support Cx Kickoff and alignment sessions; participate in design reviews, pull planning, FOAK, and MEP coordination meetings; and direct issue resolution with subcontractors and vendors.
Integrate commissioning activities into the master construction schedule, review two-week look-ahead schedules, hold teams accountable, participate in FAT, FWT, and IWT planning and execution oversight, and support final readiness and turnover checklists.