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The Role
Manage MEP design, installation, testing, and commissioning for data center construction projects. Coordinate contractors, track procurement, resolve technical issues, ensure code compliance, review submittals, and report progress, schedule, and budget to stakeholders.
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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 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.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) components of large-scale data center construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of MEP systems, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules and budgets. You will be responsible for coordinating the installation, testing, and commissioning of all MEP systems, ensuring projects meet design specifications, quality standards, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the MEP design, installation, and commissioning for data center construction projects.
- Coordinate with the general contractor, design teams, and subcontractors to ensure MEP work aligns with overall project goals and timelines.
- Manage and track the procurement of MEP equipment and materials.
- Monitor the progress of MEP system installations, ensuring they are in line with the project schedule and meet quality standards.
- Resolve technical issues that arise during construction and provide solutions to ensure minimal disruption to the schedule.
- Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards for all MEP systems.
- Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs related to MEP components.
- Coordinate testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP systems to ensure proper functionality.
- Collaborate with the project management team to integrate MEP work with other construction activities.
- Provide regular reports on MEP progress, performance metrics, and budget status to senior management and project stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEP project management, ideally in data center or mission-critical environments.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including HVAC, power distribution, fire protection, and water systems.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale MEP installations and ensure they meet design and performance requirements.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage subcontractors and vendors.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Familiarity with MEP design software, such as Revit, and project management tools like Procore and Bluebeam.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
Certifications
- PMP or similar project management certification (preferred).
- LEED certification (a plus).
- OSHA 30 certification (required).
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.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available to support candidates transitioning to the location.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of experience in MEP project management, ideally in data center or mission-critical environments
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including HVAC, power distribution, fire protection, and water systems
- Proven ability to manage large-scale MEP installations and ensure they meet design and performance requirements
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage subcontractors and vendors
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail
- Familiarity with MEP design software such as Revit
- Familiarity with project management tools like Procore and Bluebeam
- OSHA 30 certification
- Valid driver's license and ability to drive between job sites
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- PMP or similar project management certification
- LEED certification
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The Company
What We Do
The fifth industrial revolution is here, and it runs on data centers and the skilled labor who build and sustain them. Behind every AI breakthrough, cloud platform, and digital connection is a data center, and behind every data center are the people who build, commission, and operate them. By bringing blue-collar jobs back to the front lines of innovation, Overwatch(SDVOSB) is proving that the future of technology depends on human expertise as much as it does on machines. Your mission-critical journey starts and scales with us. We deliver end-to-end solutions for the data center lifecycle, design, build, staffing, and sustainment, powered by a workforce you can trust.
