What is the role of a Assistant Project Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical?

The Assistant Project Manager position at Overwatch Mission Critical is a Full-Time opportunity in the relevant field.

What industry does this Assistant Project Manager position belong to?

This role spans multiple industries.

What is the expected salary for this Assistant Project Manager job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Assistant Project Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical

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

If you’ve be involved in assisting with commercial, industrial, or healthcare construction projects and are ready to step into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the industry, this is your opportunity.

At Overwatch, we’ll equip you with the training, mentorship, and technical insight needed to transition your skills into the data center environment. You bring proven project leadership, organizational discipline, and the ability to deliver under pressure—we’ll help you adapt those strengths to the unique demands of mission-critical infrastructure.

As a Construction Assistant Project Manager at Overwatch, you’ll be a key driver in the delivery of state-of-the-art data centers.

This is your chance to apply your project management expertise to a sector that is powering the world’s digital future—while advancing your career in one of construction’s most in-demand fields.

Key Responsibilities

Business Processes

Create and maintain best practices to identify and incorporate cost-effective solutions.
Manage GC(s) and vendor performance along with their integration with internal partners to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
Drive deployment of scalable solutions across DCD projects.
Facilitate decision-making to drive schedules and manage change as needed.
Apply negotiation skills to identify options and recommend solutions.

Communication

Communicate key project needs to engineering and sourcing teams.
Regularly review cost and KPI metrics, invoices, and communicate updates to client partners.
Serve as the single point of contact for project development and delivery.
Coordinate meetings with vendors and cost managers to share lessons learned.
Attend and report on OAC (Owner/Architect/Contractor) and project meetings.
Provide weekly updates on project scope, schedule, and budget following DCD standards.

Accountability

Establish and promote a safe and effective job site culture.
Develop, manage, and report on project safety, scope, schedule, and budget.
Maintain fiscal responsibility for the approved project budget.
Work independently to support the goals of the DCD project.

Vendor Management and Contract Compliance

Oversee daily construction site activities and vendor performance.
Prepare RFPs, PERs, and other project approval templates.
Review and approve scopes of work, design plans, and vendor invoices.
Ensure compliance with audit results and recommendations.

Requirements:

Project management experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, mission-critical construction, or related.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred
Strong leadership, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination skills
Comfort managing multiple trades and high-volume subcontractor teams
Working knowledge of construction software platforms (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, etc.)
Curiosity and willingness to learn the data center environment—we’ll teach the tech

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Benefits:

Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 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.

Assistant Project Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical – Red Oak, Texas

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