--- title: 'Project Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/project-manager-overwatch-mission-critical-remote-b3cq899bbygp' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-01' --- # Project Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical - **Company:** Overwatch Mission Critical - **Location:** Remote - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01 - **Apply:** https://jobs.gem.com/overwatch/am9icG9zdDoQxRXRaw_oyof0B-9lP7BB ## Job description ## 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 support 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. Its purpose. Overview: We are a premier provider of mission-critical infrastructure services, specializing in comprehensive data center commissioning from Level 0 through Level 5. Position Summary The Project Manager is responsible for the direct execution, budget health, and safe site delivery of data center commissioning projects. Operating directly on active facility campuses, you will coordinate the day-to-day work of specialized discipline engineers and work shoulder-to-shoulder with Clients, General Contractors, electrical/mechanical subcontractors, and equipment vendors. This role manages the project from initial contract award through the final delivery of the commissioning report, ensuring that Level 0 through Level 5 (L0–L5) safety and performance scripts are executed on time, within budget, and to exact technical specifications. ## Key Responsibilities Project Execution & Timeline Control - Develop detailed, phase-by-phase commissioning schedules that nest seamlessly into the General Contractor's construction timeline. - Coordinate daily field activities, managing the sequence of Level 2 through Level 5 milestones. - Lead daily site alignment meetings, track open balance-of-plant issues, and clear schedule dependencies. - Deliver accurate project health metrics and progress tracking to client stakeholders and internal executive leadership. Cost Control & Contract Management - Track and manage project budgets, technical resource hours, travel expenses, and equipment rentals. - Identify project scope creep early, draft comprehensive change order requests, and present technical impacts to clients for approval. - Audit and approve subcontractor invoices, vendor documentation, and project material expenditures. Issue Resolution & Quality Management - Oversee the project commissioning database (e.g., CxAlloy), ensuring issues, discrepancies, and construction field notes are logged, assigned, tracked, and thoroughly closed out. - Collaborate closely with lead commissioning engineers to verify that technical scripts, safety procedures, and method statements match site realities. - Guide field teams through technical conflict resolution when factory settings, sequence of operations, or physical hardware components conflict with construction documentation. ## Qualifications & Skills Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent technical discipline. Substantial hands-on military or heavy industrial engineering experience may substitute for a traditional degree. - Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience in project management or construction execution, with at least 2 years spent inside mission-critical infrastructure environments. - Proven experience managing project financial tracking and contract execution loops. Technical & Software Requirements - Robust foundational knowledge of data center MEP architectures: medium/low-voltage gear, static/rotary UPS topologies, generation systems, central chiller plants, CRAH/CRAC nodes, direct-to-chip heat exchangers, and EPMS/BMS telemetry. - Mastery of professional commissioning tracking databases (such as CxAlloy) and general project tracking platforms. - Proficiency with scheduling software including Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. Certifications & Personal Attributes - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred. - LEED AP, OSHA 30-Hour Construction, or commissioning-specific badges (e.g., CxA, CCP) are highly valued. - Strong written communication skills with a track record of generating clean, logical technical reports and closeout packages under aggressive client timelines. Travel & Work Environment - This position is heavily tied to deployment sites. It may require traveling 50% to 65% of the time. - Must be physically capable of conducting comprehensive construction site walkthroughs in various weather environments. ## 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. ## About Overwatch Mission Critical ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Overwatch provides professional services and workforce solutions for the full lifecycle of data centers and mission-critical facilities, from planning and construction to commissioning and operations. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding rounds include Private Equity, Venture, and Debt Financing) - **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, United States - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (CEO is Kirk Offel) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Professional Services for Data Centers & Mission Critical Infrastructure - **Target customers**: B2B – data center operators, hyperscalers, enterprises, and government agencies requiring construction, commissioning, and operational support for mission-critical facilities. - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Powering AI and the fifth industrial revolution” and “building the workforce behind the future of AI and digital infrastructure.” ## Products & Services - **Professional Services (Consulting & Staffing)**: Provides personnel and expertise across the data center lifecycle – planning, design, construction, commissioning, and operations. Specializes in project management, electrical/mechanical engineering, safety, QA/QC, and cost management. - **Veteran Talent Acquisition**: A service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that actively recruits and places military veterans into data center and mission-critical roles. - **Training & Workforce Development**: Offers instructor-led programs such as Data Center Operations Instructor and Electrical Instructor roles, indicating a focus on upskilling workers for the industry. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding – includes a Private Equity round led by The Argentum Group, a Venture Round (November 2025), and a Debt Financing round (February 2026) led by Everside Capital Partners. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Argentum Group, Everside Capital Partners - **Growth Signals**: - 252% 3-year growth (named to Inc. 5000 in 2026, ranked #1,405) - Headcount grew 89.8% YoY to 221 employees (LinkedIn data) - Expanded into EMEA operations in February 2025 - Appointed Marc Spier as CFO (June 2025) and Mike Sarraille as Chief Talent Officer (January 2025) - Acquired Talent War Group (December 2024) to bridge data center talent gaps ## Competitive Advantages - **SDVOSB certification**: Differentiator for government and prime contractor contracts requiring veteran-owned small business participation. - **Mission-first culture**: Emphasis on military ethos (ownership, determination, teamwork) attracts veteran talent and creates high retention. - **End-to-end services**: Covers every phase of data center development, reducing client coordination burden. - **Rapid growth trajectory**: High revenue/headcount growth signals strong market demand and scalability. ## Strategic Focus - **International expansion**: Recently launched EMEA operations to serve global clients. - **Workforce scaling**: Aggressively hiring across project management, engineering, safety, and commissioning roles; building a talent pipeline through acquisitions and training programs. - **AI infrastructure support**: Positioning itself as the workforce partner for the growing AI and digital infrastructure sector. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated “very inspiring” with daily leadership tips and mentorship – 4.7/5 for management and job security on Indeed. Work wellbeing score of 90 (high). - **Work model**: Most roles are in-office (Dallas, Austin, Abilene, etc.) but some remote positions exist (e.g., Construction Talent Interviewing Specialist, Cost Manager, Technical Program Manager). Hybrid flexibility varies by role. - **Compensation & Benefits**: Indeed reviewers give Compensation & Benefits 4.9/5. Salaries appear competitive (e.g., Project Manager ~$157k, Safety Manager ~$115k). - **Veteran-friendly**: Strong emphasis on hiring veterans and creating a team-oriented environment with clear mission and purpose. - **Training**: Offers internal training programs and instructor-led courses, supporting career advancement. ## Sources 1. [weareoverwatch.com/careers](https://weareoverwatch.com/careers/) 2. [linkedin.com/company/overwatch-mission-critical](https://linkedin.com/company/overwatch-mission-critical) 3. [jobs.gem.com/overwatch](https://jobs.gem.com/overwatch) 4. [indeed.com/cmp/Overwatch-Mission-Critical](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Overwatch-Mission-Critical) 5. 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