[TEST] Preconstruction Manager at Overwatch Mission Critical (Dallas, TX)
Overwatch Mission Critical· Dallas, TX·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
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.
Why work at Overwatch Mission Critical
- 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.