Senior (CM) Construction Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Overwatch Mission Critical is hiring a Senior Construction Manager to serve as an on-site representative for data center construction projects, from pre-construction through testing and final handover. The role documents daily progress and site activity to keep the project team and architect/engineer (A/E) team informed and able to make timely decisions. The Senior Construction Manager provides owner-side visibility by attending and facilitating meetings with the General Contractor, design team, and local utilities. The role is observational and focused on reporting; contractor management remains the General Contractor’s responsibility. The position reviews General Contractor pay applications and change order requests for accuracy and completeness, escalates outstanding items and potential risks, and tracks mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work, including power and cooling infrastructure. It provides regular, transparent updates through logs, photographs, trackers, and meetings with team leadership and the design team. The position operates primarily in and around active data center construction areas, including indoor and outdoor locations, unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. Site conditions may include uneven or obstructed terrain, limited accessibility, construction activity, and exposure to weather, dust, noise, vibration, and odors. Travel between job sites may be required, and the role requires a valid driver’s license appropriate for the work.

Requirements

5–7 years of construction experience in commercial, multifamily, office, or similar settings.
Strong communication, client-facing, and presentation skills.
Relationship-building and team collaboration skills.
Proven ability to project manage and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
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 communicate effectively in a professional work environment, prepare written reports and documentation, convey information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and respond appropriately to job-related communications.
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 access active construction areas, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces, and tolerate outdoor weather, dust, construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Ability to communicate with contractors, engineers, and site personnel and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage and observe site activity.
Use of required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site representative from pre-construction through testing and final handover, documenting daily progress and job-site activity.
Attend and facilitate meetings with the General Contractor, design team, and local utilities to stay current on project status.
Review General Contractor pay applications and change order requests for accuracy and completeness, and escalate outstanding items, including change orders over 30 days old.
Identify and promptly escalate potential schedule, cost, safety, and quality risks to the team.
Track and document MEP work, including power and cooling infrastructure, using daily logs and infrastructure trackers, and flag concerns to the team.
Provide daily updates, logs, photographs, and trackers, and participate in regular meetings with team leadership and the design team.
Drive between job sites and access areas of active construction zones as required.