Senior (PM) Project Manager

Overwatch Mission Critical•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager, Data Center Development & Construction works as part of a cross-functional team supporting mission-critical data center development and construction projects. The role manages assigned projects from preconstruction through execution, ensuring alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives. It coordinates consultants, contractors, internal stakeholders, and vendors to deliver projects in accordance with team standards and investor expectations, with a focus on disciplined execution, proactive issue management, and timely project delivery. The position leads end-to-end delivery of turnkey data center construction projects within existing facilities, from preconstruction through commissioning and client handover. It operates primarily in and around active construction areas, including indoor and outdoor settings, unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. Site conditions may include uneven or obstructed surfaces, limited accessibility, and construction-related hazards. Required PPE includes hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots. Reasonable accommodations may be made where they do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility in active work zones, or require modification of facilities Overwatch does not own or control.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent additional professional experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 7 years of construction or development project management experience on mission-critical or technically complex commercial construction projects, including data centers or high-density MEP environments.
Strong proficiency in construction contracts, cost controls, scheduling, and change management.
Ownership mindset and accountability for delivering projects to approved cost, schedule, and quality targets.
Ability to lead complex projects with multiple stakeholders, evaluate risk, resolve issues, and drive decisions aligned with business objectives.
Proactive problem-solving skills, including anticipating barriers, developing mitigation strategies, and adapting in fast-paced project environments.
Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex information to internal teams and external partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Yardi, Primavera P6, and cloud-based construction platforms such as Procore or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
For roles requiring on-site presence or travel between work locations, possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and eligibility to operate a motor vehicle under applicable laws.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to drive between job sites and access active construction areas, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces.
Ability to tolerate outdoor weather, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors.
Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel and maintain situational awareness in high-activity environments.
Sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage and observe site activity.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Experience with hyperscale retrofit, fit-out, or turnkey data center projects.
Experience in real estate development and/or finance.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of turnkey data center construction projects within existing facilities, from preconstruction through commissioning and client handover.
Manage day-to-day project execution and coordinate general contractors, MEP trade partners, architects, engineers, and key vendors.
Manage and maintain project documentation, including development agreements, permits, drawings, specifications, contracts, change orders, and closeout materials.
Develop, manage, and track project schedules; identify and escalate potential risks, delays, or deviations to senior leadership in a timely, solutions-oriented manner.
Plan and facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, document minutes, and track action items through resolution.
Manage project budgets in coordination with accounting, acquisitions, asset management, and leadership; review job cost reports, evaluate cost-to-complete forecasts, and identify variances.
Review, evaluate, and negotiate change orders, ensuring scope, cost, and schedule impacts are assessed and documented before approval.
Administer construction contracts, including issuing contracts, reviewing pay applications and lien releases, and ensuring contractual, safety, and quality compliance.
Implement and enforce project controls, change management processes, and communication plans to prevent scope creep and manage risk.
Monitor contractor performance for compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
Drive between job sites and access areas of active construction zones as required.