Construction Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Eagle Mountain, UT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as the on-site Owner’s Representative for a single data center building, providing daily oversight of construction activities to ensure alignment with project objectives, contract documents, and quality standards. Monitor and drive construction progress against the project schedule, proactively identifying risks to the critical path and working with the General Contractor and trade partners to implement recovery plans. Conduct routine field walks and inspections to verify work is installed in accordance with design drawings, specifications, and QA/QC requirements, escalating deficiencies and ensuring timely resolution. Act as the primary field liaison between the Owner, General Contractor, subcontractors, and commissioning teams, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and accountability across all stakeholders. Identify, document, and resolve field issues related to constructability, sequencing, and trade coordination; drive solutions in real time to prevent delays or rework. Support and validate MEP installation and integration, with particular focus on mission critical systems (power, cooling, and controls) to ensure readiness for commissioning and turnover. Track and report on daily progress, risks, and mitigation strategies, providing concise and actionable updates to owner stakeholders. Participate in and contribute to daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and schedule reviews, ensuring alignment across all parties and enforcing accountability for commitments. Ensure site readiness for commissioning and turnover, including verification of system completion, punch list management, and coordination with commissioning agents. Uphold an owner-first mindset, holding contractors accountable to contractual obligations, safety standards, and quality expectations while maintaining project momentum.

Requirements

8–15+ years in construction (must be hands-on, not purely administrative).
5+ years in mission critical/data center environments (REQUIRED).
Construction Manager
Superintendent (on large-scale builds).
Field-focused Owner’s Rep.
Ground-up construction experience.
Direct field oversight of a single building or major scope.
Managing General Contractors (GCs).
Managing Trade contractors.
Managing Daily site coordination.
Schedule Management and Recovery
QA/QC Oversight
Turnover & Commissioning Support
Issue Identification & Resolution
Field Execution
Strong understanding of: Structural, MEP, and CSA scopes.
Schedule & Coordination
Communication
Problem Solving
Ownership Mindset
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Hyperscale or colocation preferred.
Ability to identify delays and drive corrective action.
Understanding of inspection processes and quality benchmarks.
Pre-functional, functional testing awareness.
Proactive vs reactive mindset.
Ability to walk the jobsite and identify problems early.
Can interpret and challenge schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project familiarity).
Drives daily and weekly coordination meetings.
Direct, assertive communicator.
Comfortable pushing back on GCs and subs when needed.
Able to translate field issues to executive-level updates.
Doesn’t escalate problems without proposed solutions.
Experience resolving: Design conflicts.
Experience resolving: Installation sequencing issues.
Experience resolving: Trade stacking problems.
Acts in the best interest of the owner, not the GC.
Holds all parties accountable.

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site Owner’s Representative for a single data center building
Monitor and drive construction progress against the project schedule
Conduct routine field walks and inspections
Act as the primary field liaison between the Owner, General Contractor, subcontractors, and commissioning teams
Identify, document, and resolve field issues
Support and validate MEP installation and integration
Track and report on daily progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
Participate in and contribute to daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and schedule reviews
Ensure site readiness for commissioning and turnover
Uphold an owner-first mindset