Senior Construction Manager (Owner’s Representative – Data Center)

Overwatch Mission Critical • Full-time • Amarillo, Texas, United States • $60,771 - $93,567 / year • 2w ago

Role: Senior Construction Manager (Owner’s Representative – Data Center)
Location: Amarillo, TX
Work Type: 100% On-Site
Relocation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Experience Required

3–5 years minimum experience supporting data center construction projects
On-site experience in mission-critical / data center environments
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, coordination, and field execution
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting hyperscale data center clients
Experience across greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit construction projects
Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure systems

Certifications

OSHA 10 (required)
OSHA 30 (preferred or required shortly after start)

About Overwatch Mission Critical

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the National Veterans Business Development Council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor services for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's a purpose.

Overview

You act as the high-level bridge between the Owner’s business goals and the construction site’s daily chaos. Your job is to protect the Owner’s interests—specifically their money, their timeline, and the quality of the build—by catching risks before they become expensive disasters.

About the Role

Audit & Enforcement: You don't build the schedule or the budget, but you audit them. You ensure the GC is being honest about lead times, costs, and progress.
The "Paperwork" Gatekeeper: You oversee the flow of RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, and change orders. You review every extra charge to make sure it’s fair before the Owner pays it.
Procurement & Bidding: You help pick the right vendors. You perform "bid leveling" (comparing apples to apples) to ensure the Owner gets the best deal and the right expertise.
Design & Strategy: You sit in on design reviews to ensure the architects aren't over-designing or missing building codes, and that the plans are actually "buildable" in the field.
Commissioning (Cx) & Handover: This is a big focus. You ensure that every piece of equipment is tested (Levels I-V) and that the facility is 100% ready for the operations team to move in.

Your Daily "Survival Kit" (Key Tools)You are responsible for owning and maintaining these three specific logs to keep the project moving:

Action Item Log: Tracking the "who, what, and when" of daily tasks.
Milestone Management Log: A high-level view of the project schedule (P6) to keep everyone focused on the big dates.
Risk Log: Identifying potential safety, budget, or schedule threats and hosting weekly sessions to kill those risks.

Key Constraints to Remember

100% On-Site: There is a strict no telework/hybrid policy for this role.
Facilitator, Not Doer: You are an agent for the Owner’s internal teams. You help the field teams talk to the corporate teams.
Behavioral Safety: While you aren't the safety officer, you are responsible for ensuring the GC is actually running a high-quality safety culture.

Qualifications:

3–5 years minimum experience as a Project Manager supporting Data Center construction projects
Experience working onsite in mission-critical or data center environments
Strong understanding of construction sequencing, coordination, and field execution
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting hyperscale data center clients
Experience across greenfield, brownfield, and retrofit construction projects
Familiarity with mission-critical infrastructure systems

Certifications & Training

OSHA 10 required (minimum)
OSHA 30 preferred or required shortly after start

Driver’s License Requirement:

For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates 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.

Communication Skills:

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.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions.

The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized.

Physical Requirements:

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.
Personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety vests, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots, is required.
Must have sufficient visual acuity to read drawings, specifications, and safety signage, and to observe site activity.

Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in and around active construction areas, which may include unfinished buildings, temporary field offices, staging areas, and partially completed infrastructure. These locations may contain uneven surfaces, limited accessibility, and other conditions typical of construction projects prior to final completion. Overwatch does not control and cannot modify accessibility conditions within areas, facilities, or temporary structures owned or managed by third parties.

Reasonable Accommodation:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, provided such accommodations do not create safety hazards, impede essential mobility within active work zones, or require modification of facilities not owned or controlled by Overwatch.

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Benefits:

Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance available. OVERWATCH is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. OVERWATCH considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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