Senior (PM) Project Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical (Redwood City, CA)

Overwatch Mission Critical· Redwood City, CA·5d ago

Role details

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full-Time

Job description

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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.

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)

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.”

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.

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

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.

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.

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