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**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. **Overview** - Act as a safety leader, promoting security, compliance, and accountability. - Drive continuous improvement in commissioning processes (safety, quality, efficiency; reduce cost/schedule risks). - Develop and execute commissioning plans with project managers. - Oversee acceptance tests, commissioning scripts, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST). - Coordinate with Development, Construction, Critical Operations, and other teams. - Manage relationships with off-site pre-fabrication vendors. - Lead project closeout with contractors, architects, and engineers. - Capture lessons learned for the team's Basis of Design. - Collaborate across EHS, Strategy, Technical Operations, IT, Security, Finance, etc., to achieve Ready For Service (RFS). - Standardize/optimize/automate RFS processes. - Review/refine design standards, specs, and procedures. - Validate/document infrastructure assets for turnover to Critical Operations. - Provide on-call support for emergencies; travel domestically (~20%) for assessments, testing, etc. **Required Experience** - 5+ years in critical facility construction, commissioning, and operation **Certifications Required** - Preferred: Project management experience (PMP) and Cx certification **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 effectively in a professional work environment, including preparing written reports and documentation, conveying information clearly to team members, clients, and stakeholders, and responding appropriately to verbal and written communications related to job duties. **Physical Requirements and Work Environment** This position operates primarily in an active data center construction environment, encompassing both indoor and outdoor work settings. The role requires the physical ability to perform essential job functions safely and effectively in a dynamic environment that includes ongoing construction activity and evolving site conditions. The work environment includes areas and temporary structures owned, leased, or controlled by third parties over which Overwatch may have limited or no control. Because the project remains under construction, certain areas of the site — including access routes, staging zones, and temporary structures — may not yet be fully ADA-compliant until construction is complete or those third-party areas are finalized. **Physical Requirements:** - Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, twist, bend, and climb stairs or ladders for extended periods while navigating uneven, unpaved, or obstructed terrain. - Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis. - Must be able to drive between job sites and access all areas of an active construction zone, including raised platforms, scaffolding, and confined spaces. - Must be able to tolerate exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dust, and construction-related noise, vibrations, and odors. - Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and site personnel, and maintain situational awareness in high-activity…