Mechanical Project Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Fargo, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to support field verification, progress reporting, and construction oversight for a large-scale data center tenant fit-out project in Fargo, North Dakota. The role focuses on mechanical systems supporting a high-density, liquid-cooled data center designed for advanced GPU computing workloads. The project includes eight data halls, with future expansion planned. The position is suited to a construction professional with strong mechanical field experience who can independently review drawings, monitor installation progress, identify risks, and provide accurate field reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Work is performed primarily in an active data center construction environment, including indoor and outdoor areas, unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure.

Requirements

Experience in mechanical construction, HVAC, piping, plumbing, hydronic systems, commissioning, or related disciplines.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
Strong understanding of mechanical construction practices and sequencing.
Ability to work independently and proactively identify issues.
Strong communication and documentation skills, including preparing written reports and conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders.
Ability to work onsite in Fargo, North Dakota.
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.
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 occasionally.
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 outdoor weather, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Must be able to maintain situational awareness and communicate effectively in high-activity environments.
Must use required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage and observe site activity.

Nice To Haves

Data center or mission-critical construction experience.
Exposure to liquid cooling systems or similar advanced cooling infrastructure.
Experience in construction progress reporting and field verification.
Data center operations experience.

Responsibilities

Verify construction progress for mechanical systems installations.
Conduct field observations and compare installed work to construction documents.
Review HVAC, piping, hydronic, cooling, and related mechanical systems installations.
Monitor schedule progress and identify installation or coordination risks.
Prepare project progress reports and maintain field documentation.
Collaborate with contractors and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
Support quality verification efforts for mission-critical infrastructure systems.