Construction Project Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Salt Lake City, UT

15h

About The Position

We are seeking a senior, field-proven Data Center Construction Manager to act as the on-site representative and trusted extension of the Owner’s Project Team. This role requires a construction leader who has successfully delivered data center projects from greenfield through commissioning and closeout, while maintaining rigorous control over safety, schedule, budget, and quality. Local candidates are strongly preferred.

Requirements

7+ years of construction management or general contractor experience.
5+ years of mission-critical or data center construction management experience.
Demonstrated success delivering greenfield data center projects through closeout.
Strong knowledge of commercial construction design, bidding, and execution.
Proven cost management, forecasting, and schedule control experience.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence decisions.
Comfortable working with financial details and connecting them to the broader project strategy.
Ability to work effectively with diverse, cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
OSHA 30 certification (required).

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar project management certification (preferred).
LEED certification (a plus).

Responsibilities

Act as the on-site “eyes and ears” of the owner, overseeing the safe delivery of mission-critical data center projects.
Serve as a virtual extension of the Owner’s Project Team, maintaining close alignment on goals, constraints, and expectations.
Lead end-to-end construction delivery from site mobilization through commissioning and final closeout.
Create and maintain the Master Project Schedule and Budget.
Ensure compliance with owner standards for safety, quality, cost structure, and on-time delivery.
Manage General Contractor compliance with contracts, budgets, schedules, change orders, and payment terms.
Perform contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and provide award recommendations.
Coordinate with design teams to ensure alignment with client design guidelines and standards.
Perform constructability reviews and value engineering of project documents.
Assist with permitting and coordination with local authorities having jurisdiction.
Support project cash planning, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
Identify, scope, buy out, and schedule Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
Oversee commissioning plans, punch lists, substantial completion, and final completion activities.
Negotiate, resolve, and close out change orders, quality issues, and disputes.
Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget closeout documentation.
Implement communication plans and governance for project documentation and reporting.
Track project progress against approved budgets and schedules and develop action plans to address gaps.
Serve as the primary escalation point, driving accountability and rapid resolution of issues.