Senior Technical Program Manager, Data Center Construction Delivery - Remote (Copy)

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 purpose. The Opportunity

• Overwatch Mission Critical is building out this team to support multiple concurrent projects.

This role will operate during the initial design and preconstruction phases, with heavy collaboration across design, engineering, and project controls teams. As the project transitions into active construction, you will be consistently expected to travel and be present on-site to oversee build execution, drive technical coordination, and support turnover through project closeout. As a Data Center Construction Owner’s Representative, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, technically complex data center construction projects. Acting as a trusted extension of the Owner, you will be responsible for aligning design, engineering, and construction teams to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery. This is a high-impact role requiring strategic leadership, technical expertise, and direct engagement with both internal stakeholders and external vendor partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to own concurrent builds from initial planning through turnover to operations, while maintaining accountability for cost, schedule, quality, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the end-to-end program leader, driving delivery from concept through completion.
• Project Planning: Develop and implement strategies for data center construction that align with client goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Design & Construction Coordination: Partner with design and construction teams to ensure seamless handoff, technical alignment, and proactive resolution of constructability issues.
• Tenant Fit-Out & LV Integration: Manage coordination of tenant scope and low-voltage infrastructure with base build delivery.
• Project Management: Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring milestones are achieved with precision and accountability.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Select, negotiate, and manage contractors, consultants, and suppliers, ensuring adherence to scope, safety, quality, and cost.
• Budget Oversight: Build, manage, and optimize project budgets with strong financial controls.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to protect schedule, quality, and financial performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with client leadership, internal teams, and external partners, providing transparent reporting and proactive issue resolution.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control processes to meet stringent mission-critical construction standards.
• Conduct regular project site visits to verify progress, safety, and quality throughout project lifecycle.

Required Skills & Experience

• Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, mission-critical construction projects (data center experience strongly preferred).
• Strategic Planning: Skilled in developing and executing long-term program strategies across multiple concurrent builds.
• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of data center design, construction, commissioning, and operational requirements.
• Leadership: Strong leadership under pressure with the ability to inspire, mentor, and drive diverse project teams toward success.
• Budget Management: Demonstrated experience developing, tracking, and optimizing large project budgets.
• Risk Management: Proficient in identifying potential risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Vendor Management: Expertise in contract negotiation, vendor oversight, and maintaining accountability among partners.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for client-facing updates, executive reporting, and contractor coordination.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to excel in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Job Description

Language: 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 env