Construction Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical – Summerville, South Carolina

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.
Owner Representation & Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s on-site “eyes and ears,” ensuring alignment with project goals, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Build strong relationships across the Owner’s PMO, GC/CM, design partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in executive-level decision-making and support definition of project scope, budget, and program requirements.
• Identify and manage risks to safety, quality, cost, and schedule; maintain risk logs and lead risk reviews.

Design & Preconstruction

• Work with the general or prime contractor to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based
• on the Critical Path and key milestones. (P6 cost/resource loaded schedule)
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs, bonds, insurance,
• contingencies, allowances, etc.
• Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
• Support Contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client's PM and legal counsel, including
• establishment of all GC "business terms" including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
• Coordinate Design Team activities supporting Client PM
• Monitor to determine if AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc
• Coordinate Constructibility review of the project documents
• Provide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort
• Produce Cash flow projections on a monthly basis
• Assist client in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner direct vendors and consultants.

Construction Oversight

• Manage General or Prime Contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground
• Manage Cost/ Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis
• Coordinate Value Engineering
• Budget Management and Tracking
• Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis
• Document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc)
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps
• Invoice / Payment Application processing, tracking and reporting
• Tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and
• payments, lien releases, etc
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, and consultants
• Lead OAC meetings and other project related meetings

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 EnvironmentThis 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, 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.