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 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. Job Description The Data Center Technical Program Manager (TPM ) will lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale 25MW data hall deployments, overseeing the full lifecycle of tenant fit-out projects from pre-construction planning through commissioning and final operational turnover. This role requires a highly experienced program leader with a strong construction background and deep expertise in mission-critical infrastructure, capable of managing hyperscale or colocation data center projects with significant technical complexity. The TPM will be responsible for coordinating design, construction, bulk fiber implementation, conveyance systems, MEP integration, white space deployment, and operational readiness while ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and risk objectives are achieved. This individual will act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, contractors, technical teams, and executive leadership to drive successful infrastructure delivery. The ideal candidate combines field execution experience, technical fluency, and strategic program management to ensure timely and efficient deployment of mission-critical data center environments. Key Responsibilities Act as the team's on-site representative for safe data center construction, overseeing and reporting on project delivery. Lead full lifecycle delivery of data hall fit-out projects from pre-construction, design, procurement, and construction through commissioning and final turnover. Oversee all construction activities related to tenant improvements, ensuring alignment with design requirements, schedule milestones, and operational goals. Manage deployment of bulk fiber infrastructure, including routing, integration, quality assurance, and coordination with network and technical teams. Coordinate conveyance systems implementation, including material movement, logistics pathways, and infrastructure readiness to support large-scale deployments. Drive cross-functional collaboration between owners, design consultants, general contractors, MEP trades, commissioning teams, and operations personnel. Develop and manage comprehensive master schedules, proactively identifying schedule risks and implementing recovery plans to maintain delivery timelines. Monitor budgets, procurement activities, and long-lead equipment to ensure cost controls and project financial objectives are achieved. Facilitate technical design reviews, change management, and risk mitigation processes to address project challenges and maintain quality standards. Oversee QA/QC processes, commissioning execution, integrated systems testing, and turnover activities to ensure mission-critical operational readiness. Provide executive-level reporting, stakeholder communication, and strategic oversight while driving issue resolution, program transparency, and successful project outcomes. Area of Sub Specialty Mission-critical construction management Hyperscale or colocation data center builds Tenant improvement / fit-out execution Owner’s representative experience Schedule acceleration and recovery Commissioning and turnover Bulk Fiber Conveyance Power Distribution Years of Data Center Experience Minimum: 6+ years in mission-critical construction, data center infrastructure, or technical program management Preferred: 10–15+ years in hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center environments Ideal Candidate: 12+ years with direct experience leading large-scale white space deployments, tenant improvements, or major infrastructure programs Driver’s License Requirement: For roles that require on-site presence or travel between work locations as an essential function of the position, candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the role and be eligible to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with applicable laws. Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectivel