[TEST] Preconstruction Manager
Overwatch · On-site · Dallas, United States
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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.