About this role
Role Overview Overwatch is hiring a Preconstruction Manager to lead early-stage planning for data center campuses. You will shape scope, budget, schedule, and procurement strategy before construction starts and hand a clear, buildable plan to the delivery team.
Key Responsibilities • Lead preconstruction planning for data center projects, including scope definition, constructability reviews, and phasing. • Develop and maintain conceptual and detailed budgets with Estimating and Cost teams. • Build early schedules and long lead procurement plans with Scheduling and Procurement partners. • Coordinate with owners, designers, and trade partners to resolve design and site risks before mobilization. • Prepare bid packages, lead bid leveling, and recommend trade partner selections. • Hand off project plans, risk registers, and assumptions to the construction management team.
Qualifications: Required Experience & Skills • 8+ years of construction experience, including 4+ years in preconstruction for large commercial, industrial, or data center projects. • Experience developing budgets, schedules, and procurement strategies for projects over $50M. • Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems typical of data centers. • Strong written and verbal communication with owners, designers, and trade partners. Preferred Experience • Experience with hyperscale or colocation preconstruction. • Experience with design-build or construction manager at risk delivery. • Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and estimating tools. Education • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. Certifications • PMP or similar project management credential preferred. • OSHA 30 preferred. Schedule & Work Environment • Hybrid: in the office or project office three days per week and remote two days, with site visits as needed. • Standard business hours, Monday through Friday, with flexibility around project deadlines. • Primarily desk based, with occasional site visits that require PPE.