Senior (CM) Construction Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Statesville, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Overwatch Mission Critical is seeking a Senior Construction Manager (CM) to serve as the on-site representative for project execution. This role involves being the eyes and ears from pre-construction through testing and final handover, documenting progress and job-site activity. The Senior CM will support owner-side visibility by attending and facilitating meetings with the General Contractor, design team, and local utilities, focusing on observation and reporting rather than directing or managing work. Key responsibilities include tracking budgets and schedules by reviewing General Contractor pay applications and change order requests for accuracy, and escalating any outstanding issues. The role also involves identifying and escalating potential risks (schedule, cost, safety, quality) to the team, monitoring technical systems (MEP, power, cooling), and providing daily, unfiltered progress reports. The Sr. CM (WSFO) role is more customer- and client-facing than the typical Sr. CM (Base Build) position.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction experience (commercial, multifamily, office, or similar)
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
Strong culture fit
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.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Responsibilities

Serve as the team's on-site eyes and ears 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 anything outstanding.
Identify and immediately escalate potential risks — schedule, cost, safety, quality — to the team.
Track and document progress on MEP work, including power and cooling infrastructure, through daily logs and infrastructure trackers, flagging any concerns to the team.
Provide daily, unfiltered updates — logs, photos, and trackers — and participate in regular meetings with the team leadership and the design team.