Construction Talent Interviewing Specialist

Overwatch Mission Critical

About The Position

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Construction Talent Interviewing Lead to serve as the internal subject matter expert and first formal interview authority for data center construction talent across our staff augmentation and owner’s-rep portfolio. This role is designed for a seasoned construction professional with deep knowledge of data center construction roles across the full project lifecycle, including technicians, construction managers, MEP, commissioning, design support, and project controls. The Construction Talent Interviewing Lead works in partnership with Overwatch’s Sales and Recruiting teams to understand role scope, evaluate candidate alignment, and ensure only well-qualified, properly matched candidates are presented to clients.

Requirements

5+ years in data center or mission-critical construction
Deep understanding of MEP, commissioning, and construction sequencing
Strong interview and evaluation capability

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales and Recruiting teams to understand role scope prior to submission
Translate client needs into clear, technically accurate role expectations
Identify scope gaps, leveling issues, or misalignment early
Support accurate role definition across technicians, CM, MEP, commissioning, design, and controls
Serve as the first formal technical interview for candidates
Evaluate construction experience, data center exposure, and role alignment
Determine best-fit placement or readiness
Provide structured feedback before client presentation
Act as an embedded construction SME for recruiters
Clarify role distinctions and transferable skills
Reduce misaligned submissions and interview churn
Ensure transparency, professionalism, and respect
Accurately position roles and expectations
Protect Overwatch’s reputation through quality submissions