[TEST] Preconstruction Manager

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.

•      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.

•      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.

•      Experience with hyperscale or colocation preconstruction.

•      Experience with design-build or construction manager at risk delivery.

•      Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and estimating tools.

•      Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

•      PMP or similar project management credential preferred.

•      OSHA 30 preferred.

•      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.