What are the responsibilities and job description for the QAQC Project Manager position 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). We provide 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.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced On-Site Project Manager to lead day-to-day construction activities for a large-scale data center project. While titled as a Project Manager, this role functions heavily within QA/QC oversight, ensuring construction quality, compliance, and adherence to client specifications.
The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and humble — someone who can identify issues, ask questions, and drive collaboration without ego.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain consistent on-site presence (5 days per week, potentially 6 based on schedule).
- Oversee construction quality and ensure alignment with design specifications across all trades.
- Serve as the primary on-site representative to the Construction Manager (CM).
- Monitor and enforce compliance with standards, specifications, and processes.
- Identify and report non-conformances; coordinate corrective actions with the CM, Design Engineer (DE), Engineer of Record (EOR), and General Contractor.
- Facilitate daily or weekly coordination meetings to remove blockers and drive schedule adherence.
- Partner closely with the CM, who will provide continuous support and regular site visits.
- Ensure safe and compliant field execution throughout excavation, utilities, and subsequent construction phases.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience managing QA/QC or field operations for large-scale data center or mission-critical construction projects.
- Strong technical background in Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) disciplines.
- Working knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
- Ability to interpret complex drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
- Demonstrated success coordinating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced field environment.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
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.
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Compensation & Benefits
Overwatch Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 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.